Destinations / Latin America / Costa Rica

    🇨🇷 Costa Rica

    Pura vida meets fiber internet — Costa Rica's actual nomad visa (not the separate Rentista residency track) is a straightforward income-based path, and Tamarindo pairs surf-town living with one of the country's densest coworking scenes.

    Visa

    Digital Nomad Visa (Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos)

    Max duration

    1 year, renewable once (2 years total)

    Income requirement

    $3,000/month single, $4,000/month family

    Tax perk

    Full exemption from Costa Rican income tax on foreign income

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    Requirements, documents, costs, timeline, and common mistakes for the Digital Nomad Visa (Estancia para Trabajadores Remotos).

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