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Pensionado

• Requires proof of US$600 per month income from a permanent pension source or retirement fund.
• Must remain in the country at least 4 months per year.
• Can claim a spouse and dependents less than 18 years of age.
• Can own a company and receive income.
• Cannot work as an employee.
  

Rentista

• Requires proof of US$1000 per month income for at least five years guaranteed by a banking institution or a US$60,000 deposit in an approved Costa Rican bank.
• Must remain in country at least 4 months per year.
• Can claim a spouse and dependents less that 18 years of age.
• Can own a company and receive income.
• Cannot work as an employee.

Investor

• Investment of US$50,000 in approved sectors such as tourism or export, $100,000 in reforestation, of $200,000 in any other business.
• Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
• Cannot claim a spouse or any dependents.
• Income allowed from the project.
• Can own a company and receive income.
• Cannot work as an employee.

Representante

• 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. Financial statements must be certified by a Costa Rican Public Accountant.
• Must remain in country at least 6 months per year.
• Cannot claim a spouse or any dependents.
• Can earn an income from the company.
• Can own a company and receive income.

Permanent Residency in Costa Rica

• First degree relative status with a Costa Rican Citizen through marriage to a citizen or having a Costa Rican child.
• Must visit Costa Rica at least once per year.
• Cannot claim a spouse or any dependents.
• Can own a company and receive income.
• Can work.

Residency in Costa Rica

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