Rentista residence
A two-year temporary residence for people with guaranteed unearned income, or who deposit a lump sum with a Costa Rican bank to generate it. Unlike the remote-worker status, it leads to permanent residence.
Who it is for. People with USD 2,500 a month of guaranteed income for at least two years, or who can deposit USD 60,000 with a bank.
Researched, not independently verifiedmedium confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. Processing has historically been slow; nine to twelve months from a complete submission is commonly reported.
Fact
- Income required
- US$2,500
- Savings required
- US$60,000
- Investment required
- None
- Application fee
- Not stated
- Processing time
- 270–365 days
- Permission lasts
- 24 months
- Permanent residence
- After 3 years
- Citizenship
- After 7 years
a month
Renewable
Remote work not coveredLocal employment not allowedFamily can joinInsurance requiredPolice certificate
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.migracion.go.cr (opens in a new tab)
Sources
Researched, not independently verifiedmedium confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. Processing has historically been slow; nine to twelve months from a complete submission is commonly reported.
Check this against
- DGME — residence categories, rentista and pensionado requirements (opens in a new tab)Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería · National immigration authority