- First degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican child) OR may apply after 3 years in another residency.
- Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year.
- Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
- Can work.
- Can own a company and receive income.
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- Requires proof of US$1000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund.
- Must remain in country at least 4 months per year.
- Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
- Cannot work as an employee.
- Can own a company and receive dividends.
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- Requires proof of US$2500 per month for at least five years, guaranteed by a banking institution, OR a US$150,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank. Income covers family.
- Must remain in country at least 4 months per year.
- Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age.
- Cannot work as an employee.
- Can own a company and receive dividends.
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- $200,000 in any business OR a specified amount of investment in certain government approved sectors.
- Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
- Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. (Must process separately)
- Income allowed from the project.
- Can own a company and receive dividends.
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- Applicant must be director of a company meeting certain requirements, such as employing a minimum number of local workers as established by the labor law, with financial statements certified by a Public Accountant.
- Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
- Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18 years of age. (Must process separately)
- Can earn an income from the company.
- Can own a company and receive income.
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