Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Costa Rica (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 9th (score: 88.37)
- Procedure: 15th
- Mobility: 20th
- Tax Optimization: 2nd
- Quality of Life: 13th
- Investment: 17th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Americas |
Minimum investment threshold | $150,000 |
Year of inception | 2009, updated in 2021 |
Visa-free countries | 145 |
Investment options | Investment in Real estate or land development Shares in a Costa Rican company Projects in forestry, tourism, or productive sectors |
Physical presence requirements | Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year to maintain status |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse, children up to 25 (if dependent) |
Dual citizenship allowed | Yes |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence, with specific conditions |
Average processing time | 3-6 months |