CR · Passive Income Residency

Rentista Visa

Costa Rica's most popular pathway for non-retirees. 3 years to permanent residency.

Min income

$30,000/yr

Processing

90-180 days

Duration

24 months

Leads to residency

Yes

Citizenship eligible

After 3 yrs

Requirements

What you'll need

01Stable income $2500/mo for 24 months
02OR $60k bank deposit
03Clean record
04Health insurance

Where you can use it

Cities in CR

San José

Stable, peaceful, biodiverse. Rentista and Pensionado visas plus the new digital nomad permit (Ley 9996).

Source

Costa Rica Dirección General de Migración

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Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →

Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official source above, or consult a licensed immigration attorney before applying.