🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Visa Name
Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos
Local Name
Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$3,000/mo
($36,000/yr)
Application Fee
$100
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$1,000/mo
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Territorial tax system
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
10–15 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
$3,000/month individual, $4,000/month with dependents. Must have long-term residency health insurance (travel insurance not accepted). Documents must be translated to Spanish. Application via Tramite Ya platform. Does not convert to temporary or permanent residency. Income tax exempt on foreign income under territorial tax system.
🏠 ALSO IN COSTA RICA
Costa Rica also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Pensionado Visa (retirement)
- Rentista Visa (passive income)
- Investor Visa (investor visa)
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