Costa Rica · dnv
Costa Rica DNV: $3,000/mo income, territorial taxation (foreign income untaxed), PR possible in 3 years. Pura vida lifestyle.
Who is this for?
Remote workers wanting a nature-rich tropical lifestyle with territorial taxation benefits.
Pros
Territorial taxation
PR in 3 years
Beautiful nature
Stable democracy
Good healthcare
Cons
$3k/mo requirement
Higher cost than other LATAM countries
Infrastructure can be basic outside cities
Income not provided
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 21 days (14–30)
Valid 6+ months
From: Passport office · ~14d
$3,000+/mo
From: Bank/employer · ~7d
Apostilled
From: Police · ~21d · Max 6mo old
Valid in Costa Rica
From: Insurer · ~3d
You keep
€40,383/yr
€3,365/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Permanent Residency
After 3 years
Citizenship
After 7 years
Language: Spanish (Basic)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-10-01 · Verified: 2025-10-01 · Always verify with official sources.