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Costa Rica
Remote work routeStay for remote workers and service providers
Costa Rica offers a dedicated stay category for people providing paid remote services outside the country.
Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide
What work is allowed?
Qualifying work is delivered remotely to people or businesses outside Costa Rica. [1]
The details behind the route.
- How long is the stay?
- One year, with an option to renew for another year. [2]
- What income is required for one person?
- At least USD 3,000 monthly from foreign remote services, evidenced over the previous year. [1]
- What is the family income requirement?
- Needs confirmation. The requirements page says USD 4,000 monthly; the overview says USD 5,000. [1][2]
- What is the listed application payment?
- USD 100. This does not represent every documentation, insurance or bank charge. [1]
Gather your documents.
Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1]
- Signed form and valid passport copy.
- Income statements with the required affidavit or professional certification.
- Official Spanish translations and family evidence where applicable.
Take it step by step.
Read the official requirements and resolve the family income discrepancy if relevant.
Submit through Tramite Ya or the immigration offices identified on the requirements page.
Follow the separate documentation and medical insurance instructions after approval.
Confirm before committing.
- Ask Immigration to confirm the applicable family threshold.
- Check the insurance policy and renewal conditions linked in the program overview.
Keep this in mind.
The family income figure conflicts between two official tourism pages. Confirm it with Immigration before applying.
Ask and verify your situation