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Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa

Costa Rica · dnv

remote friendlyno degreefamily friendly
75
match
Duration
12mo
PR
3y
Citizenship
7y
Tax
30%
Setup
€350
Processing
21d
Family
Yes
Schengen
N/A

Overview

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

Eligibility Check

12
Likely eligible
Minimum income: 3000 USD/monthly

Income not provided

Clean criminal record

Assumed clean — update in profile if needed

Health insurance required

Must obtain health insurance before/during application

The Process

Typical: 21 days (1430)

1
2
3

Documents

0/4 ready
Passport
Required

Valid 6+ months

From: Passport office · ~14d

Proof of income
Required
Apostille
Translation

$3,000+/mo

From: Bank/employer · ~7d

Criminal record
Required
Apostille
Translation

Apostilled

From: Police · ~21d · Max 6mo old

Health insurance
Required

Valid in Costa Rica

From: Insurer · ~3d

Sources

DGME Costa Rica
official
Verified: 2025-10-01

Tax Breakdown

Income tax€13,215
Social€6,402
Total tax€19,617
Effective rate32.7%

You keep

€40,383/yr

€3,365/mo

Based on €60,000/yr income

Corp tax30%
VAT13%
Dividend15%
Cap gains15%
TerritorialYes

San Jose

Rent (1BR center)€550
Rent (outside)€380
Meal (cheap)€6
Meal (mid-range)€18
Transport€40
Utilities€50
Internet€30
Coworking€130
Est. monthly€820

Quality of Life

Safety50/100
Healthcare68/100
Internet50 Mbps
EnglishModerate
ClimateTropical
Sunny days220/yr
TimezoneUTC-6
COL Index38 (NYC=100)

PR & Citizenship

Permanent Residency

After 3 years

Citizenship

After 7 years

Language: Spanish (Basic)

Dual citizenship: Allowed

Permit Details

Initial duration12 months
RenewableYes (12mo)
Can workYes
Can freelanceYes
Own businessNo
Family eligibleYes

Last updated: 2025-10-01 · Verified: 2025-10-01 · Always verify with official sources.