Naturalized Costa Rican Citizenship by Marriage

As an American citizen, after marrying my Costa Rican husband and researching the options, I knew that I would apply for Costa Rican citizenship. The advantages are many – I’d be a full citizen with voting rights, I wouldn’t have to renew residency ever again, and I would be able to travel on a Costa Rican passport. Furthermore, both the United States and Costa Rica recognize dual citizenship, so I would be an equal citizen of both countries. My decision was also sentimental, as Costa Rica is the home I have chosen, and being a citizen was an important step in my personal journey.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023