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The exact requirements for Costa Rica Residency change often, but
according to recent pronouncements, there are five principle ways to qualify for residency, including:
Retiree - Pensionado: Must
show proof of monthly income from a qualified pension plan or social
security benefits of at least US$600.
Legal Resident - Rentista: Must
show proof of at least US$1,000 monthly income from interest or dividends
and that its payment to you is guaranteed for the next 60 months (5 years). Married
to or Descendant of Costa rican Citizen: Must
prove relationship, either by marriage or blood to a Costa Rican citizen,
and the citizen must be willing to petition and sponsor you.
Employee or
representative of a foreign company working in Costa Rica:
Including
Executive level personnel, technical and professional staff. Company must
prove that you possess experience and/or knowledge vital to the business.
Costa Rica Residency qualification for Investors:
Costa Rica offers Residency qualification for Investors
(
Inversionista) in three main categories:
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$50,000 investment in
Tourism or Exports
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$100,000 for Reforestation
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$200,000 through other investments.
Must reside a minimum of 4 months in
the country.
Requirements for
each applicant:
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Birth certificate
-- certified and authenticated
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Police Clearance
Letter -- not older than 6 months
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Current Passport
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Twelve recent
passport-type photographs
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If spouse is also
applying: marriage certificate -- certified and authenticated
Please
note that requirements change often, so these details may be
different for different applicants at other times.
Apply at the Costa
Rica Embassy in your place of residence.
The above information has been compiled from public
information sources. It is intended to be a starting point for determining
if you may qualify for Costa Rica Residency.
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Costa Rica offers Residency qualification for Pensioners and Investors
as well as Tourism, Exports and Reforestation.
Legal Council
Jose Luis Herrera Zuniga.
506-416-4646
Dollar - Colone Exchange Rate
$1.00 U.S. = 515 C.R. Colones
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