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Costa Rica

Costa Rica Rentista Visa

passive income visa

Minimum income

€2,400 / month

Duration

24 months

Renewable

Yes

Family eligible

Yes

Processing

~90 days

Tax residency

optional

Why this visa

  • Must show $60k bank deposit OR €2.5k/month income
  • No tax on foreign income
  • Path to permanent residency in 3 years
Official application portal

Guides

How to apply for the Costa Rica Rentista Visa

  1. Verify eligibility

    Confirm you earn at least €2,400 per month from non-Costa Rica sources. Gather 3-6 months of bank statements or invoices as proof.

  2. Gather documents

    Valid passport (12+ months remaining), clean criminal record, health insurance covering the destination, proof of accommodation, proof of remote employment or contracts.

  3. Submit application

    Apply through the official portal or your nearest Costa Rica consulate. Pay the application fee (typically €50-300).

  4. Wait for processing

    Processing takes around 90 days. Some consulates request additional documents during this period.

  5. Travel and register

    Once approved, travel to Costa Rica and register locally within the first 30-90 days as instructed on your approval letter.

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Frequently asked

Welches Einkommen erfordert das Costa Rica Rentista Visa?
2,400 Euro pro Monat, mit Anpassungen für Angehörige.
Wie lange ist das Costa Rica Rentista Visa gültig?
24 Monate bei Erstausstellung, verlängerbar.
Kann Familie auf dem Costa Rica Rentista Visa mitkommen?
Ja, Ehepartner und unterhaltsberechtigte Kinder sind berechtigt.

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