QCOSTARICA — Starting January 1, 2025, the identification document for foreigners -Documento de Identidad Para Personas Extranjeras (DIMEX), issued by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), will increase its cost by US$5.
The cost of the residency card will now be US$128.
If a foreigner is approved for a category of stay in the country or must renew their DIMEX after the new year, they will pay the new amount.
The increase is based on Article 251 of the General Law of Migration and Immigration.
Omer Badilla, vice minister of gobernación and general director of Immigration. indicated that the increase is justified by the purchase of equipment, maintenance of consumable systems and other supplies.
Almost 20 years without an increase
Badilla also detailed that since 2005 the cost of Dimex had not been modified despite the investments made by the institution.
“A detailed study was carried out to ensure that the new prices reflect the economic reality of the country and the sustainability of the service,” said the official.
Badilla stressed that the DIMEX will continue to be delivered physically and digitally, for which the user must provide an email address.