🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Program
Rentista Visa
Local Name
Visa de Rentista
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Temporary residency for individuals with stable passive income of at least $2,500/month for a minimum of two years, from sources such as rental income, investment dividends, or annuity payments.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$2,500/mo
Savings Required
$60,000
Application Fee
$250
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not 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
Requires $60,000 bank deposit and $2,500/month transferred to a Costa Rican bank account over 2 years. Income sources include rental income, investment dividends, annuity payments, and retirement account distributions. Must enroll in CCSS public healthcare system. Cannot work for a Costa Rican employer but can own a business.
📋 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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