1. The Rentista applicant must demonstrate that they will receive income in the amount of US$2,500 per month and a proof of a deposit with a local bank in the amount of no less than US$60,000. Must Popular Residency Status Available to you in Costa Rica www.gseservicescr.com Tel. (506) 2203 8444 R entista Status. Canadian Citizen. R entista Status. Canadian Citizen.

2. Learn more about The Hague Convention at www.hcch.netwww.hcch.net Rentista Status. Canadian Citizen Rentista Status. Canadian Citizen 1.Requires valid passport. 2.Birth certificate (long form).long form 3.Marriage certificate. 4.Letter of good conduct from local police.Letter of good conduct 5.Proof of a deposit with a bank qualifying for Rentista Status. 6.Registration with the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica upon arrival. - Documents 2 to 4 must have been issued within 6 months from time of application. 1.Requires valid passport. 2.Birth certificate (long form).long form 3.Marriage certificate. 4.Letter of good conduct from local police.Letter of good conduct 5.Proof of a deposit with a bank qualifying for Rentista Status. 6.Registration with the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica upon arrival. - Documents 2 to 4 must have been issued within 6 months from time of application.

3. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. The Birth Certificate, The Marriage Certificate, The Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police and Proof of a Pension.  If pension is from private source, i.e. company pension, signature is to be notarized. Upon receipt, these documents are to be sent to Foreign Affairs Canada. Authentication Officer, Tel 613-994-4000.  http://www.international.gc.ca/department- ministere/authentication-authentification_documents.aspx?view=d http://www.international.gc.ca/department- ministere/authentication-authentification_documents.aspx?view=d The Birth Certificate, The Marriage Certificate, The Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police and Proof of a Pension.  If pension is from private source, i.e. company pension, signature is to be notarized. Upon receipt, these documents are to be sent to Foreign Affairs Canada. Authentication Officer, Tel 613-994-4000.  http://www.international.gc.ca/department- ministere/authentication-authentification_documents.aspx?view=d http://www.international.gc.ca/department- ministere/authentication-authentification_documents.aspx?view=d  Upon return to you, these documents are then to be send to the closest Costa Rican Embassy or Consul to be Consularized.  Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica.

4. Requirements for a Spouse of an Canadian Citizen Applicant for Rentista Status: Requirements for a Spouse of an Canadian Citizen Applicant for Rentista Status: The Birth Certificate, The Letter of Good Conduct from local Police.  The letter of good conduct signature must be notarized. Upon receipt these documents are to be sent to Foreign Affairs Canada. Authentication Officer, Tel 613-994-4000.  http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration.

5. Requirements for a Child of a Canadian Citizen Applicant for Rentista Status: Requirements for a Child of a Canadian Citizen Applicant for Rentista Status: The Birth Certificate, The Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police if over 18 years of age.  The letter of good conduct signature must be notarized. Upon receipt, these documents are to be sent to Foreign Affairs Canada. Authentication Officer, Tel 613-994-4000.  http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d The Birth Certificate, The Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police if over 18 years of age.  The letter of good conduct signature must be notarized. Upon receipt, these documents are to be sent to Foreign Affairs Canada. Authentication Officer, Tel 613-994-4000.  http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/authentication- authentification_documents.aspx?view=d Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration.

6. Obtain all Documents Travel to Costa Rica Bring resulting papers Hotel Reservation Tour Reservation Transportation Meet with GSE personnel in C.R. Check list and Receipt of Docs. Documents Certifications Certified and Consularized Employee Set Appointments for: -Special power of attorney. -Photos. -Passport copied and certified. -Fingerprints. -Embassy Registration. Set Appointments for: -Special power of attorney. -Photos. -Passport copied and certified. -Fingerprints. -Embassy Registration. Payments and Receipt. Translation into Spanish Authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Present document to C.R. Immigration.

7. Full Name including middle name Address Nationality Occupation Father’s name Mother’s name Name of Spouse Race Color of Eyes Color of Hair Height Ft. Meters CM’s Weight Lbs Kilos Marital Status Place of Birth Date of birth Day Month Year Entry date into Costa Rica Telephone Email HOJA DE AFILIACION (BACKGROUND INFORMATION SHEET) The following information must be provided for each individual, applicant or dependent. Please fill all the questions.