Residency for Rentistas in Costa Rica

Residency for Rentistas is a temporary residency category in Costa Rica designed for financially self-sufficient individuals who do not yet qualify as retirees, but who can demonstrate a stable, long-term income from non-employment sources. It’s ideal for digital nomads, early retirees, or people living off investments or savings.

What Is It?

The Rentista residency requires the applicant to prove a guaranteed income of at least $2,500 USD per month for a minimum of 2 years, which totals $60,000 USD. This amount must be:

  • Guaranteed by a financial institution, such as a bank or investment fund, OR

  • Deposited into a Costa Rican bank account, often in full at the time of application

The applicant cannot work as an employee but can own a business and receive income from it.

Other requirements include:

  • Police background check

  • Proof of identity and nationality

  • Apostilled/legalized and translated financial documents

Who Is It For?

This residency is ideal for:

  • Early retirees not yet receiving a pension

  • Freelancers or remote workers who earn passive or self-generated income outside Costa Rica

  • Individuals with savings or investments who can afford to self-sponsor their stay

  • Families seeking legal residency without employment ties

Spouses and dependents can be included under one application, but proof of additional income may be required.

  • Requirements

    • Requirements for Residency as an Investor

    The main requirement for this type of residency is to invest $150,000 USD in either a property or a business in Costa Rica.

    Generally, people invest in a property, which can be acquired directly or through a corporation or LLC.

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  • Fees and expenses

    • What you need to pay.

    To obtain residency as a retired person, there are fees to be paid to the Costa Rican Government both when filing the application for residency, as well as when the application is approved.
    In addition, there are expenses to comply with the formalities of the application.
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    • What we charge for our service.

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    There are four payment options.
    You can make a one time payment or chose between two or three installments. You can also choose to do a monthly plan for 18 months.

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  • Processing Time

    • These are the steps of the process and the processing time.

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    • Document and preparation
    • Filing and processing
    • Registration

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