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Pensionado
Rentista
Inversionista
Representante
Permanente
Requires proof of US $1,000 per month income from permanent pension source or retirement fund.
 Requires proof of US $2,500 per month for at least five years, guaranteed by a banking institution, OR a US$60,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank. Investment of US$50,000 in approved sectors such as tourism or export, $100,000 in reforestation, or $200,000 in any other business. Applicant must be director of a company meeting certain requirements, such as employing a minimum number of local workers as established by the labor law, with financial statements certified by a Public Accountant First degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican child.)
Must remain in country at least 4 months per year. Must remain in country at least 4 months per year. Must remain in country at least 6 months per year. Must remain in country at least 6 months per year. Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year.
Can claim spouse and dependents less than 18 years of age. Can claim spouse and dependents less than 18 years of age. Cannot claim spouse or dependents. Cannot claim spouse or dependents. Cannot claim spouse or dependents.
Cannot work as an employee. Cannot work as an employee. Income allowed from the project. Can earn income from the company. Can work.
Can own a company and receive income. Can own a company and receive income. Can own a company and receive income. Can own a company and receive income. Can own a company and receive income.

NOTICE: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PROCESS FOR APPLICATION
FOR RESIDENCY IS UNDER REVIEW AND CHANGING. HOWEVER, WE DO NOT EXPECT THIS TO AFFECT THE VARIOUS TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE.

Note: There is a new requirement that a resident also must be registered with the embassy of his/her home country and must join the CAJA (Social Services Medical Plan), which is approximately US $40.00 monthly per individual.

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