Paths to obtain Costa Rican Residency

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paths to obtain Costa Rican Residency

Pensionado

• Requires proof of US $1,000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund.

• Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.

• Can claim spouse and dependents under 18 years of age.

• Cannot work as an employee.

• Can own a company and receive dividends.

Rentista Residency in Costa Rica

• Requires proof of US $2,500 per month income for at least two years, guaranteed by a banking institution, OR a US $60,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank. One amount covers the family.

• Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.

• Can claim spouse and dependents under 18 years of age.

• Cannot work as an employee.

• Can own a company and receive dividends.

Investor

• Investment of US $200,000 in a business or property.

• Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.

• Can claim spouse and dependents under 18 years of age.

• Income allowed from the project.

• Can own a company and receive dividends.

Representante Residency Program – Costa Rica

• Applicant must be director of a company meeting certain requirements, such as employing a minimum number of local workers as established by the labor law, with financial statements certified by a Public Accountant.

• Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.

• Can claim spouse and dependents under 18 years of age.

• Can earn an income from the company.

• Can own a company and receive income.

Permanent Residency Costa Rica

• First-degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican child) OR may apply after three years in another status.

• Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.

• Can claim spouse and dependents under 18 years of age.

• Can work.

• Can own a company and receive income.

• source: Tico Times

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