1. The Pensionado (Retiree) applicant must demonstrate a permanent fixed income from a pension or similar retirement income of US$1,000 per month for life. One of the Three Most Popular Residency Statuses Available to You in Costa Rica. www.gseservicescr.com Tel. (506) 2203 8444 P ensionado Status, Canadian Citizen. P ensionado Status, Canadian Citizen.

2. Pensionado Status, Canadian Citizen Pensionado Status, Canadian Citizen 1.Requires valid passport. 2.Birth certificate (long form) click to see sample.long form 3.Marriage certificate. 4.Letter of Good Conduct from local police.Letter of Good Conduct 5.Proof of a pension that provides a guaranteed minimum of US$1,000 per month for life. 6.Registration with the Canadian Embassy in Costa Rica upon arrival. - Documents 2 to 5 must have been issued within 6 months of time of application.

3. 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, 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 to be sent 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.  Upon return to you, these documents are to be sent 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 a Canadian Citizen Applicant for Pensionado 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 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.

5. Requirements for a Child of a Canadian Citizen Applicant for Pensionado Status: Requirements for a Child of a Canadian Citizen Applicant for Pensionado 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 Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica.

6. Obtain all Documents Travel to Costa Rica Bring resulting papers Hotel Reservation Tour Reservation Transportation Meet with GSE personnel in C.R. Checklist and Receipt of Docs. Documents Certifications by C.R. Lawyer 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 in C.R. Present documents 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. Inches 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 complete the form below.