- What is the income requirement for the Costa Rica digital nomad visa?
- Costa Rica's Rentista / Digital Nomad Visa requires proof of roughly $3,000 in monthly income (3,000 USD locally). Applicants typically evidence this with 3–6 months of payslips, contracts, or bank statements.
- How long can you stay on the Costa Rica digital nomad visa?
- Costa Rica's Rentista / Digital Nomad Visa grants 1 yr on a single issuance. It is renewable up to a total of 2 yr.
- Do you pay tax on the Costa Rica digital nomad visa?
- On the Costa Rica Rentista / Digital Nomad Visa, Foreign-earned income is not taxed locally.. Most countries treat you as a tax resident past 183 days, so check the double taxation treaty with your home country.
- How long does the Costa Rica digital nomad visa take to process?
- Costa Rica's Rentista / Digital Nomad Visa is filed online and takes 15–60 days to process. The application fee is $250.
- Can family join you on the Costa Rica digital nomad visa?
- Costa Rica's Rentista / Digital Nomad Visa allows a spouse and minor children to accompany you. Many countries raise the income threshold per dependent, so do not plan around the single-applicant figure alone.
- Where do you apply for the Costa Rica digital nomad visa?
- Official guidance from the Costa Rica government is published at https://www.migracion.go.cr/. Visa terms change without notice, so re-check the official page immediately before applying.
