Costa Rica offers several residency options tailored to different circumstances:
1. Investor Residency:
- Requires a minimum investment of $150,000 in a Costa Rican business or real estate.
- Ideal for those starting a business or investing in property.
- Investment can be in an existing or new business generating at least $2,500 monthly, real estate valued at $150,000 or more, or a Costa Rican company with a capitalization of $150,000.
2. Pensioner Residency:
- Requires proof of a minimum monthly income of $1,000 from a pension or retirement source.
- Geared towards retirees seeking to live in Costa Rica.
3. Digital Nomad Residency:
- Introduced in 2020, requires proof of a minimum monthly income of $3,000 from remote work.
- Designed for freelancers, remote workers, and entrepreneurs who wish to work from Costa Rica.
4. Other Residency Options:
- Employee Residency: Available if you have a job offer from a Costa Rican company.
- Self-Employed Residency: For self-employed individuals or small business owners in Costa Rica.
- Student Residency: For those studying at a university or language school in Costa Rica.
- Family Residency: Available to dependents (e.g., spouses or children) of current Costa Rican residents.
Each residency option requires applicants to provide additional documentation such as health insurance and a police record check.
