🇨🇷 Costa Rica · Passive income
Rentista — Stable Foreign Income — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,180 |
| Proof of savings | €52,307 |
| Age range | None–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €232 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migracion.go.cr/Paginas/Residencia-Rentista.aspx.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,180.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“during a period of no less than two years you will receive a stable and permanent income not less than US$2,500.00 monthly [FX USD/EUR 1.146817 @ 2026-06-22 = EUR 2179.95]”
“Visto de renda passiva temporário; fonte sem via de PR explícita. not_applicable. Residencia Temporal Rentista (PDF oficial via WebSearch; migracion.go.cr bloqueia fetch direto)”
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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 2026-06-22.