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Costa Rica Visa Requirements
All visa pathways, requirements, fees, and processing times — in one place. Select a category below or search by your nationality.
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Costa Rica Pensionado Residency — Retirement Residency (USD 1,000 per month pension minimum)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: DGME Costa Rica ↗Compare with another visa →Permanent Resident
Costa Rica Rentista Residency — Passive Income Residency (USD 2,500 per month minimum)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: DGME Costa Rica ↗Compare with another visa →Visitor
Costa Rica Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalities
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: DGME Costa Rica ↗Compare with another visa →Work
Costa Rica Work Permit — Employer-Sponsored (1 year renewable)
Eligibility and fees vary by passport country.
Source: DGME Costa Rica ↗Compare with another visa →