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. Must Popular Residency Status Available to you in Costa Rica www.gseservicescr.com Tel. (506) 2203 8444 P ensionado Status. US Citizen. P ensionado Status. US Citizen.

2. Learn more about The Hague Convention at www.hcch.netwww.hcch.net Pensionado Status. US Citizen Pensionado Status. US 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. Social Security is considered a form of Pension. 6.Complete the Smart Travel Enrollment Program (https://step.state.gov/step). Print and bring with you. No additional action required.https://step.state.gov/step - Documents 2 to 5 must have been issued within 6 months from time of application.

3. Passport:  Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Birth Certificate:  Upon receipt, certificate is to be sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled. Marriage Certificate:  Signature must be sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled. Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police:  Signature must be notarized and sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled. Proof of a Pension:  If pension is from a private source, i.e. company pension, signature is to be notarized and then sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled.  If Government source, simply have document Apostilled. State’s Secretary of State ListFollow the link to find your Secretary of State

4. One Requires valid passport. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Two Birth Certificate (long form). Must be Sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled. Three Letter of Good Conduct from local Police. Signature must be notarized and sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled Notes Bring the resulting paperwork with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica. Requirements for a Spouse of a US Citizen Applicant for Pensionado Status: State’s Secretary of State List Follow the link to find your Secretary of State

5. One Requires valid passport. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months duration. Two Birth Certificate (long form)long form Must be Sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled. Three Letter of Good Conduct from Local Police if over 18 years of age. Signature must be notarized and sent to State’s Secretary of State to be Apostilled Notes Bring the resulting paper work with you to meet with GSE’s personnel here in Costa Rica. Follow the link to find your Secretary of State Requirements for a Child of a US Citizen applicant for Pensionado Status: State’s Secretary of State List

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 Certificate and Apostilled Employee Set Appointments for: -Special power of attorney. -Photos. -Passport Copied and Certified. -Fingerprints. Set Appointments for: -Special power of attorney. -Photos. -Passport Copied and Certified. -Fingerprints. Payments and Receipt. Translation into Spanish Authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Present document to C.R. Immigration. Complete the S.T.E.P. Program

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.