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Take the Residency Quiz

Answer these 12 questions to check your eligibility for residency in Costa Rica. In just 5 minutes, you'll find the best option for you. *This is a preliminary result; the final determination will be made during a consultation with our expat legal advisors.

Are you married to a Costa Rican citizen?

Yes

No

Are you the parent of a Costa Rican citizen?

Yes

No

Are you the child of a Costa Rican citizen?

Yes

No

Have you held permanent residency in Costa Rica for more than 7 years?

Yes

No

Have you overstayed your authorized period of stay in Costa Rica?

Yes

No

Have you been convicted of a crime in the past 10 years?

Yes

No

Have you been deported from Costa Rica in the past five years?

Yes

No

Do you have a guaranteed lifetime pension of more than $1,000 per month?

Yes

No

Do you receive a regular monthly income of at least $2,500 from a guaranteed source, sustainable for at least two years?

Yes

No

Have you recently invested at least $150,000 in real estate, stocks, businesses, or national-interest projects?

Yes

No

Are you a member of a religious ministry, a company executive, a scientist, or an athlete?

Yes

No

Do you currently work remotely for a foreign company or clients through digital platforms, earning a minimum of $3,000 per month?

Yes

No