A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Initial stay commonly 1 year, extendable under law/regulations if conditions met.
Important notes
Foreign remote worker/service provider with income from outside Costa Rica; digital application/tramite; medical insurance covering stay; family members can be included.
US$3,000 monthly income for individual; US$4,000 monthly for family group.
Remote services/income from outside Costa Rica; not local employment.