Costa Rica Investor Temporary Residence

Are you thinking of investing in Costa Rica to apply for residency as an investor?

Costa Rica is not only an ideal place to live abroad but also a great place to invest and apply for an investor residency. The country has established itself as one of the most attractive countries for foreign direct investment and offers many investment opportunities.
Whether it is manufacturing, transportation, hospitality (hotels, motels, bars, restaurants), tourism, real estate, etc., Costa Rica offers many opportunities for investors looking to settle in this country.

If you (or your spouse) are willing to invest $150,000 in the purchase of a property in Costa Rica, you may qualify as an investor. This means that the property you purchase must be registered in your name.

 

Investor Residence Specifications:

It is essential to understand the specifications of the Investor residence, as this makes it easier to adapt to life in the country.

Below are some key points to consider:

  • Temporary Residency:Investor residency is valid for two years and can be renewed, allowing applicants to settle in progressively.
  • Permanent Residency: After maintaining Investor residency for three years, you can apply for permanent residency without any additional conditions, providing long-term stability.
  • Dependents: You may include your spouse and dependents under 24 years of age or younger in your residency application, which encourages family reunification.
  • Business ownership: As a Investor resident, you can own a business in Costa Rica and receive dividends, which opens up opportunities for investment and personal development

Requirements for Investor Residency

 

  • Fingerprints from Costa Rica M.S.P
  • Migration Application Form
  • Passport size photographs
  • Consular Registration
  • Birth Certificate with apostille
  • Property registry study

 

  • Marriage Certificate with apostille(if applicable): A certified copy of your marriage certificate, required if you plan to bring your spouse.
  • An investment in the purchase of a property with a value of not less than $150,000 registered in your name.
  • Certification of the municipality

Note:

  • The government of Costa Rica approved the new regulations of the (Bill of Law. N. 22156) for this category, which include the reduction of the minimum investment from $200,000 USD to only $150,000 USD, as well as significant tax exemptions for containers of household items on first import and two personal vehicles.
  • All the documents should be apostilled in your country of origin (if your home country is not part of the Apostille Convention, the documents should be authenticated or legalized in the Embassy of Costa Rica in your country of origin).

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The Government and other expenses associated with your residency are not included.
In addition to our service fees, it is essential to take into consideration that there will be governmental charges and some extra costs. These include costs for Spanish translations of documents in another language.
JAROS Costa Rica Immigation Experts: offers you the local service of processing and bringing the required documentation.

if you live in Costa Rica and need the following documents, JAROS offers you service of processing and obtaining them at the additional cost:

* FBI Background Check & Apostille 

* Birth Certificate & Apostille 

So now you have your Residency in Costa Rica! Remember, that after a certain period of time you will need to proceed with your Residency Renewal.

Click here for more information about the Apostille Convention and check if your home country is a party to it — notable exceptions include Canada and China.