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Immigration Supervisor

Michael Salas Guzman

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Michael Salas Guzman

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  • Costa RicaCosta Rica

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T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

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  • English
  • Spanish

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[email protected]

T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

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Michael is an experienced attorney and Immigration Supervisor at Fragomen’s Costa Rica office with more than a decade of immigration experience. He provides tailored legal solutions to individuals and families relocating to Costa Rica as investors, retirees, fixed-income residents or digital nomads. His approach is client-centered, combining legal precision with strategic guidance to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant processes. He is recognized for offering personalized, practical, empathetic support that addresses not only legal requirements but also the personal dynamics of relocation. He also supports multinational companies with immigration compliance, corporate accreditation and work permits for foreign executives and their families.

Michael has accumulated invaluable experience throughout his career, including key roles such as an intern in the Refugee Unit of the Directorate General of Immigration, as well as a paralegal in the Supreme Court of Justice. As an attorney, he played a pivotal role as the head of the immigration law department at one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious law firms.

Michael speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • University of Costa Rica, LL.M., 2018
  • University of Costa Rica, LL.B., 2016

More from Michael

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Costa Rica

Experience

Structured comprehensive immigration strategies from the ground up for numerous international companies, expediting processes and obtaining work permits for employees and their families.

Publications and lectures

Author, “Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?” Fragomen, 26 October 2026.

Author, “Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado Residency.” Fragomen, 16 March 2026.

Author, “Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and Options.” Fragomen, 9 September 2025.

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

Country / Territory

  • Costa RicaCosta Rica

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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Email

[email protected]

T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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Get in touch

Languages

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Email

[email protected]

T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

San José

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

October 26, 2026 | Blog post

Who Qualifies for Costa Rica Permanent Residence?Read more

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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