🇨🇷 Costa Rica · Digital nomad
Estancia para Trabajador y Prestador Remoto de Servicios — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,615 (≈ USD 3,000 · FX 2026-06-19) |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Documents
- Formulario de solicitud firmado
- Comprobante de pago a favor del Gobierno (US$100)
- Imagen de la página del pasaporte vigente
- Visa consular o restringida vigente (según nacionalidad)
- Estados de cuenta bancarios con declaración jurada del ingreso mínimo
- Certificación de ingresos por contador o notario público (si aplica)
- Traducción oficial al español de documentos en otro idioma
- Constancia de consentimiento informado
- Comprobante de pago para DIMEX (US$90)
- Comprobante de depósito de garantía para no residentes
- Póliza de servicios médicos válida para todo el plazo de permanencia
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migracion.go.cr/nomadas-digitales/.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,615 (≈ USD 3,000 · FX 2026-06-19).
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“un monto mínimo de tres mil dólares estadounidenses mensuales ($3000,00)”
“Póliza de Servicios Médicos que cubra a la persona solicitante y a sus dependientes por todo el plazo de permanencia legal autorizado.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.