🇨🇷 Costa Rica · Permanent Settlement
Residencia Permanente — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,744 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €46 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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/regularizacion/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://migracion.go.cr/regularizacion/ · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.