Economic Residency in Costa Rica (also known as the Investor Visa or Inversionista) offers residency to qualified investors who make substantial economic contributions to Costa Rica through business investments, real estate, or other approved sectors.
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The Investor Visa program in Costa Rica provides a pathway to temporary residency for established business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to base their business and investment activities in the country. This program is designed to attract foreign capital to contribute to Costa Rica's economic growth and development.
Overview
A path to temporary residency for qualified investors in Costa Rica
Eligibility Requirements
Substantial investment in approved sectors
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
2-year temporary residency, renewable
Months to Visa
Processing times vary
Physical Presence Requirement
At least 6 months per year for renewal
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application and required documents to the Costa Rican Immigration Department (DGME)
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport with at least 6 months validity+Passport-sized photographs+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) may be required
Police clearance certificate from the country of origin or residence for the past 3 years+Fingerprints (taken in Costa Rica)
Proof of Investment: Bank statements or other documents verifying the investment+Property purchase agreement or business investment documents+Proof of Funds: Documentation demonstrating the source of the investment funds (e.g., tax returns, bank statements).
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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