Looking to move to Costa Rica? Whether you’re planning to work remotely, invest, retire, or reunite with family, there’s a legal residency category for you.
In this video, we explain the most common immigration statuses — and their financial or family-based requirements — clearly and quickly.
📌 Digital Nomad: for those earning at least $3,000 USD per month from a remote source.
📌 Permanent Residency by Family Link: if one of your parents is a Costa Rican citizen.
📌 Temporary Residency and Naturalization: if you’re married to a Costa Rican (temporary for two years, then eligible for naturalization).
📌 Rentista Residency: if you can deposit $60,000 USD in a local bank and withdraw $2,500 monthly for two years.
📌 Pensionado Residency: for those with a lifetime pension of at least $1,000 USD per month.
📌 Investor Residency: available for people investing $150,000 USD or more in real estate, productive projects, or approved assets.
⚠️ In all cases, applicants must be outside of Costa Rica or legally residing, and all foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized.
At ERP Lawyers, we offer expert legal guidance and full support throughout your immigration process.
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