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Costa Rica Investor Residence
Costa Rica offers temporary investor residence from a published investment floor, with a later path to permanent residence. CIPS reviews the investment, social-security registration and the annual visit rule before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Temporary residence, path to permanent
Minimum Investment Required
USD 150,000
Minimum Stay Required
At least one visit each year
Family Inclusion
Spouse and qualifying dependants. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Costa Rica
A defined investor floor from USD 150,000
A later path to permanent residence
One visit each year rather than full-time relocation at the outset
Citizenship later by naturalization only if the applicant actually resides in Costa Rica
Qualifying routes
Investor residence from USD 150,000 in a qualifying investment
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Collect the temporary residence permit, keep the investment, complete social-security registration where required, and visit at least once each year.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
The first status is temporary. Permanent residence is a later application.
The investment must be maintained.
Citizenship is available later by naturalization only with actual residence.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. This program gives a right to reside. Any later citizenship process is separate.
Who can be included?
Spouse and qualifying dependants may be included. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
At least one visit is required each year. Full-time relocation is not required to keep the temporary investor permit.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.