COSTA RICA IMMIGRATION & MOVING EXPERTS
Requirement Chart for Legal Statuses in Costa Rica
Pensionado / Rentista / Resident Investor
Pensionado Rentista Resident Investor
Topic
Financial
Requirement
Designation
of Status
Renewel of
Status Required
$1,000/month
in form of a
pension
guaranteed
for life
$60,000 deposited in recognized bank $2,500/month available to applicant if required
One-time investment of $150,000 in a Government- approved investment(s) or in
real estate, including personal home
Temporary Temporary Temporary
24 Months 24 Months 24 Months
Number of Days
Required in
Costa Rica
1 Day in
Every
12 Months
1 Day in
Every
12 Months
1 Day in
Every
12 Months
Requirements
to Renew
Proof
of Pension
Payment of $138
Proof of
$60,000 in Bank
Payment of $138
Continued Proof of Investment
Payment of $138
Able to
Own Property
Yes Yes Yes
Able to Work
in Costa Rica
No No
Yes, to Extent of
Managing Financials
of Investment
Duration of
Temporary
Status
36 Months 36 Months 36 Months
Change to
Permanent
Status
Letter of
Application
Required
Letter of
Application
Required
Letter of
Application
Required
Cost
New Security
Deposit
$300
New Security
Deposit
$300
New Security
Deposit
$300
Plus Cost of
Status Change
Payment of
$250
Payment of
$250
Payment of
$250
