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Costa Rica citizenship by descent is governed by Nacionalidad por descendencia. Costa Rican citizenship by descent is available to children of Costa Rican nationals. We file through the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones (TSE) and Costa Rican consulates.
This pillar page clusters every piece of Ancestra content related to Costa Rican citizenship by descent — country guide, document checklists, comparisons, glossary terms, cost estimates, and eligibility assessment — in one place.
Eligibility for Costa Rica citizenship by descent depends on your generational distance to your Costa Rican ancestor and whether the citizenship chain was never broken.
Citizenship is transmitted through both parents equally under modern Costa Rica law.
Generational limit: See country guide
Dual citizenship: Permitted
Language requirement: None for descent path
Filing authority: See country guide
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Costa Rica citizenship by descent?
See the Costa Rica country guide for detailed generational limit information.
Does Costa Rica allow dual citizenship?
See the Costa Rica country guide for dual citizenship policy.
Related resources
Costa Rica country guide
Nacionalidad por descendencia
Costa Rica checklist (grandparent)
Complete document checklist for claiming through a grandparent
Costa Rica checklist (parent)
Complete document checklist for claiming through a parent
Costa Rica cost calculator
Estimate your all-in cost
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