Temporary residence – Rentista (passive income)
Data as of 27 Oct 2026 · Secondary source
Temporary residence – Rentista (passive income) is a long-stay route in Costa Rica.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities
The list of nationalities is not confirmed.
Money
Income needed: $2500 a month
Rule text, quoted in its source language: Permanent passive incomeRule text, quoted in its source language: Stable, permanent income of at least USD 2,500/month guaranteed for at least two years, certified by a competent authority (legalised/apostilled). The USD 60,000 Costa Rican bank-deposit alternative widely cited is not on the current DGME checklist per s12. CCSS (social security) affiliation is required after approval.