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Costa Rica Introduces Temporary Status for Select Nationals

Key Point  

  • Costa Rica introduced a new temporary immigration category for certain nationals with pending or denied refugee claims. 

Temporary Status for Select Nationals 

Costa Rica has established a Special Temporary Complementary Category through Resolution No. DG-0064-05-2026, published in La Gaceta (No. 98, Alcance 65). This measure aims to regularize the status of certain foreign nationals currently in the country. 

Who Is Affected 

The new category applies to nationals of: 

  • Nicaragua 
  • Venezuela 
  • Cuba 
  • Colombia 

Eligible individuals include those whose applications for refugee status are: 

  • Still pending, or 
  • Have been denied 

Application Process 

Authorities will provide further details on: 

  • Appointment scheduling 
  • Document submission locations 

Updates will be published through Costa Rica’s official immigration portal.

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