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🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Investor Visa

The Inversionista (investor) visa requires a minimum investment of $150,000 in Costa Rica under Law 9996 (passed 2021). Qualifying investments include real estate, shares in a Costa Rican corporation, or Costa Rican stock market investments. For forestry projects, the minimum is $100,000. Real estate purchased with a mortgage qualifies if the down payment is at least $150,000. The investor must be the registered owner in the National Registry. Initial 2-year temporary residency, renewable for 2 more years. Permanent residency available after 3 years with 180+ days physical presence per year. Cannot work as employee but may earn income from investments and establish businesses.

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Processing Time

3-6 months

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Cost

$250 application deposit + investment amount + CAJA fees

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Duration

2 years initial, renewable for 2 more years

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Work Rights

Cannot work as employee; may earn from investments and own business

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Renewability

Renewable until permanent residency

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1$150,000 minimum investment ($100,000 for forestry)
  • 2Investment registered in National Registry
  • 3Criminal background check (apostilled)
  • 4Birth certificate (apostilled)
  • 5Proof of investment documentation
  • 6Health insurance or CAJA enrollment
  • 7All documents translated to Spanish

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