| Permanent | Pensionado | Rentista | Inversionista | Representante |
| First degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican
child) OR may apply after 3 years in another residency. | Requires proof of
US$1000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund. | Requires proof of
US$2500 /month for at least two years, guaranteed by a financial institution, OR
US$60,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank. Income covers
family. |
$200,000 in any business OR a specified amount of investment in certain government approved sectors.
ie. $200,000 investment in Property &/or vehicles, stocks, etc.
| 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 per year. | Must remain in country at least 4 months per year. | Must remain in country at least 4 months per year. | Must remain in country at least 6 months per year. | Must remain in country at least 6 months per year. |
| Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. | Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. | Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. | Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. | Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. |
| Can work. | Cannot work as an employee. | Cannot work as an employee. | Income allowed from the project. | Can earn an income from the company. |
| Can own a company and receive income. | Can own a company and receive
dividends. | Can own a company and receive
dividends. | Can own a company and receive
dividends. | Can own a company and receive income. |