Annex I Costa Rica: Executive Decree no. 39620, Reglamento para la declaratoria de la Condición de Persona Apátrida Legal Basis/Determining Authority Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship). Unrelated to the asylum authority. Conditions for access No conditions for access to procedure. Submission in writing/orally Submissions can be made orally or in writing. Centralized/decentralized Centralized. Suspensive effect of removal order Suspensive effect of removal order for irregular entry. Right to stay during the procedure Applicants receive a renewable permit with right to stay. They also acquire a provisional document. Suspensive effect of removal order for irregular entry during appeal. Interview Yes, mandatory. Legal aid No. Burden of proof Shared. Right to appeal Yes. Right to appeal to decision-making body. Facilitated naturalization Yes. U N H C R > G P P AC T I O N 6 : E S TA B L I S H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S D E T E R M I N AT I O N P R O C E D U R E S 47