Pensionado
- Requires proof of US$1000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund.
- Must visit Costa Rica at least once a year.
- Can claim spouse and dependants 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$2500 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 dependants 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 dependants 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 dependants 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 dependants under 18 years of age.
- Can work.
- Can own a company and receive income.