🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Program
Investor Visa
Local Name
Visa de Inversionista
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Temporary residency through a minimum $150,000 investment in approved sectors like real estate, business, securities, or tourism projects. Reduced $100,000 threshold for forestry/reforestation.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | Standard | USD 150,000 | $150,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Business | Forestry/Reforestation | USD 100,000 | $100,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial Tax System
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
3 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
7 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
60–180 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
$150,000 threshold is a temporary post-COVID reduction from $200,000 (Law No. 9996), valid until mid-2026 unless extended. $100,000 minimum for approved forestry/reforestation projects. Property must be in personal name, not a corporate entity. Must register with CCSS healthcare system upon approval. Funds must be from legitimate, documented sources.
📋 ALSO IN COSTA RICA
Costa Rica also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos (digital nomad visa)
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