Costa Rica Independent Means Visas

Costa Rica – Independent Means Visa. Through the Rentista and Pensionado visas, foreigners obtain a three-year path to permanent residency and a seven-year path to citizenship in Costa Rica by demonstrating a monthly income of either US$1,000 (Pensionado) or US$2,500 (Rentista).…

How to Qualify

To qualify for an independent means visa in Costa, individuals should apply either in the Rentista or the Pensionado category, each with slightly different requirements. To qualify as a Pensionado (pensioner), you must demonstrate a _lifetime_ pension/monthly income exceeding US$1,000. Such a lifetime income could take the form of a government pension, an annuity, a private pension plan, or similar guaranteed regular income. To qualify as a Rentista (rentier), you must demonstrate that you’ll receive a regular monthly income of…

Salient Benefits

- No investment required - Path to citizenship - Permits dual/multiple citizenship - Safety and security - Lower cost of living - Lower taxes - Warm climate - Short processing time