Temporary permits are extended to foreign students, registered in public or private education centers recognized by the State, for the duration of specific academic periods (this student permit can be renewed each year). This permit does not allow students to work. The application should be done at the Costa Rican Immigration Department, and the student will require the following documents:

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months and certified copy of all its pages
2. Request letter from the student (in case of students under 18 years old, this request should be signed by the parents). In this letter the student should state his/her name, civil status, nationality, passport number, place of residence, occupation, etc. Include the name of the education center where he/she plans to study and a place to receive notifications (address, phone, fax in Costa Rica).
3. Confirmation of enrollment in an accredited School/University.
4. Fill out the Costa Rican Immigration Department form, which can be obtained at the Information Desk in the Immigration Office.
5. A letter from your sponsor (Guarantee letter), stating that he/she will be responsible for your actions during your stay. Your sponsor must be a Costa Rican citizen or a permanent resident of our country. Include a certified photocopy of the ID of the sponsor.
6. Show proof of sufficient funds available for self sufficiency during entire proposed study.
7.  Fingerprints (for students from up to 10 years old). You should have them taken at the Archivo Policial of the Ministry of Public Security. Bring passport and two pictures.
8. 4 passport sized pictures (recent). 
9. After permit is approved, the student should make a US$100 guarantee deposit.
10. Birth Certificate (required for applicants under 18 years). (This is required for applicant, spouse and any dependent children).  *
11. Police Certificate (not older than three months and required for applicants over 18 years). Should be issued by the State/last place where the applicant has lived for the past two years (required for applicant, spouse and any dependent children aged 18 to 25). (This is required for applicant, spouse and any dependent children).*