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Permanent
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Pensionado |
Rentista |
Inversionista |
Representante |
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First degree relative status with a Costa
Rican Citizen (through marriage to citizen or having a Costa Rican
child) OR may apply after 3 years in another residency. |
Requires proof of US$1000 per month income
from permanent pension source or retirement fund. |
Requires proof of US$2500 per month for at
least five years, guaranteed by a banking institution, OR a
US$150,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank.
Income covers family. |
$200,000 in any business OR a specified amount
of investment in certain government approved sectors. |
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. |
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Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year. |
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. |
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Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18
years of age. |
Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years
of age. |
Can claim spouse and dependants under 18 years
of age. |
Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18
years of age. (Must process separately) |
Cannot claim spouse and dependants under 18
years of age. (Must process separately) |
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Can work. |
Cannot work as an employee. |
Cannot work as an employee. |
Income allowed from the project. |
Can earn an income from the company. |
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Can own a company and receive income. |
Can own a company and receive dividends. |
Can own a company and receive dividends. |
Can own a company and receive dividends. |
Can own a company and receive income. |
