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Go to our website section Open Your Residency File Enter your Residency File ID and the email address we sent it to.

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Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to your email to confirm your identity.

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Who we are

My name is Marcela Gurdian, President and Founder of Immigration Experts Lawyers (IEX COSTA RICA). I am a lawyer and notary with 35 years of experience in Costa Rican immigration law, including work within immigration authorities and participation in drafting national immigration legislation.

We’re happy to support your residency and relocation—whether for residency, property purchase, company setup, or legal guidance. My parents were once foreigners who made Costa Rica their home, so I truly understand this journey and would be honored to guide you with clarity, care, and professionalism.

With offices in Nosara, Playas del Coco, Tamarindo, and San José, and service in Spanish, English, French, and Italian, we’re here to make your process simple and stress-free.

Relax… we’ll take care of the rest. Welcome to Costa Rica. 🌸

Pura Vida Song

by Isabella, Costa Rican artist

Sun on my skin
Steam from the cup in my hand
Bare feet in sand
Morning is kissing my plans

Palm leaves that sway
Bus rolling slow down the hill
Neighbors all wave
Time taking longer to fill

[Chorus]
Pura vida
Take it slow
Every little breath
Let it flow
Pura vida
Here we are
Under this wide-open sky
So far
Pura vida
Take it slow
Every little step
Gentle glow
Pura vida
Here we stay
Living in the light of an easy day (oh yeah)

[Verse 2]
Rain talks at night
Roof makes a soft little song
Clothes on a line
Dancing and drying all dawn

Fresh fruit
A smile
Children are chasing the breeze
I walk a while
Counting the colors I see

[Chorus]
Pura vida
Take it slow
Every little breath
Let it flow
Pura vida
Here we are
Under this wide-open sky
So far
Pura vida
Take it slow
Every little step
Gentle glow
Pura vida
Here we stay
Living in the light of an easy day (pura vida)

Why IEX Costa Rica?

Navigating immigration processes can be overwhelming, but with Immigration Experts, you get a team that ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience. Here’s why we are the best choice for your residency and legal needs in Costa Rica:

  • Expert Guidance from Start to Finish
  • Personalized & Hassle-Free Service
  • Proven Track Record & Trusted Reputation
  • Exclusive Benefits & Support
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What we can do for you?

 We have the most competent, experienced, and reliable Immigration Agents committed to making your relocation to Costa Rica easy and stress-free. 

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Testimonials

You are the core of our business

Sherri Klipowicz
My husband and I are grateful to have successfully completed our Costa Rican residency application with Immigration Experts. We are proud residents because of the effort, kindness, and efficiency from the entire team, especially Marcela, Carlos, and Waterfall. Their process is streamlined and transparent, which is a key factor when you are entrusting someone with your most personal and important documents. Marcela stays up-to-date with immigration law and protocols, which keeps your residency application in compliance with changing governmental requirements. The IEX team excels as experts in everything related to immigration, which would be more than enough to recommend them. However, their personal attention to service and genuine care which they show their clients is what earns them a special place in our hearts. They made us feel welcome and truly cared for. We recommend them: they are the embodiment of "Pura Vida."
Kirsten S
It has been my privilege and pleasure to work with Marcela, and Carlos from Immigration Experts. I have explored various visa/expatriation pathways, meeting with and comparing other Costa Rican "competitive” entities, none of whom held a candle to the expertise, curated sensitivity, and professionalism offered thruough Immigration Experts. This team is by far and away not only the most well-informed Immigration companies in Costa Rica (keeping up with the very latest government legalities) but they genuinely care about their client, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the entire process. They were timely, reminding me what I needed and by when, and the all inclusive fee meant that whenever a question arose, I did not need to worry about how much that question would cost me! They kept me on tract, pivoted whenever I needed to amend my plan, while never making me feel like the "hand holding" I needed was an imposition. Their warmth and related knowledge was incredible. I have had multiple friends gather horror stories related to their experience working with other immigration companies/lawyers and I am so fortunate that that was NOT my experience. In fact, it was the opposite. Whether relocating or looking for investment property, Immigration Experts are top notch. You will find no better company out there.
Dr. Samson Fung
It has now been a few days since we were undergoing the last step of becoming Costa Rican residents and in the meantime we already received the virtual DIMEX card. The physical one will be picked up early next year from the immigration at Liberia. Everything went very smooth and without any hickups which undoubtedly was the merit of your entire operational team (Forest, Ana and Diego). We Ulrike and I would herewith express our great thank you for all of you. Let us particularly express a BIG thank you and our gratitude to FOREST who´s great patience, dedication and professionalism she has demonstrated during the challenging process has helped us to arrive at this happy end. We have already indicated your outstanding service to our community manager thus he may suggest you for upcoming clients. When the time comes to renew the residency/DIMEX in 2 years we will certainly be in contact again.
Kirsten S
It has been my privilege and pleasure to work with Marcela, and Carlos from Immigration Experts. I have explored various visa/expatriation pathways, meeting with and comparing other Costa Rican "competitive” entities, none of whom held a candle to the expertise, curated sensitivity, and professionalism offered thruough Immigration Experts. This team is by far and away not only the most well-informed Immigration companies in Costa Rica (keeping up with the very latest government legalities) but they genuinely care about their client, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the entire process. They were timely, reminding me what I needed and by when, and the all inclusive fee meant that whenever a question arose, I did not need to worry about how much that question would cost me! They kept me on tract, pivoted whenever I needed to amend my plan, while never making me feel like the "hand holding" I needed was an imposition. Their warmth and related knowledge was incredible. I have had multiple friends gather horror stories related to their experience working with other immigration companies/lawyers and I am so fortunate that that was NOT my experience. In fact, it was the opposite. Whether relocating or looking for investment property, Immigration Experts are top notch. You will find no better company out there.
Sherri Klipowicz
My husband and I are grateful to have successfully completed our Costa Rican residency application with Immigration Experts. We are proud residents because of the effort, kindness, and efficiency from the entire team, especially Marcela, Carlos, and Waterfall. Their process is streamlined and transparent, which is a key factor when you are entrusting someone with your most personal and important documents. Marcela stays up-to-date with immigration law and protocols, which keeps your residency application in compliance with changing governmental requirements. The IEX team excels as experts in everything related to immigration, which would be more than enough to recommend them. However, their personal attention to service and genuine care which they show their clients is what earns them a special place in our hearts. They made us feel welcome and truly cared for. We recommend them: they are the embodiment of "Pura Vida."
Allen Lungo, David Kepler.
"We would give our unqualified recommendation to anyone considering using Immigration Experts and Marcela Gurdian as their lawyer and advisor for obtaining legal residency status to live in Costa Rica. Her demonstrated experience and knowledge inspired our confidence throughout the process and led to a successful conclusion. "
Sentinel Pro
"Very professional service. Our residency process was a breeze. They accompanied us to all meetings and represented us in meetings we couldn't attend. We got our residency approved in about 8 months. All e-mails were responded without delay. Very effective service".
Christiane Collange
Par la présente, je me permet de vous remerçier infiniment pour l’exellence de votre concours et l’aide que vous m’avez apporter Dans les diferentes démarches administratives dont je vous et chargée pour mes papiers de résidencia. Je ne manquerais pas de vous recommander auprès de mes relacions professionnels et amicales. Vous pouvez considerer cette lettre comme carte de recommandation le cas échéant.
Tim Ellis
I had quite obviously followed the right path when enlisting the services of Immigration Experts. Marcela managed to streamline the process through her knowledge, tenacity, dedication, perseverance and expertise. She was a pleasure to work with, responsive to my communications, and extremely competent in her abilities to move through the Residency maze. For those interested in obtaining Residency in a timely fashion, do yourself a favor and talk with Marcella. I offer my resounding recommendation of Marcela.
Alfredo Núñez
Las cualidades profesionales de la licenciada Gurdian , quien se ha especializado en materia migratoria ofreciendo el mejor servicio y experiencia disponible en el mercado costarricense aunadas a sus conocimientos de 3 idiomas y su calidad humana, hacen de ella una excelente profesional en materia migratoria, por lo que no dudamos en que sea una pieza valiosa en cualquier empresa que quiera beneficiarse de su experiencia. El servicio ofrecido por la licenciada Gurdian ha sido siempre de alta calidad y muy puntual.

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