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Costa Rica Rentista / Digital Nomad (Stay in Costa Rica) Visa: Application Process
Step by step through the Costa Rica Rentista / Digital Nomad (Stay in Costa Rica) Visa application, from first document to approval.
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- Apply through Costa Rica's immigration portal (Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería) or at a consulate, depending on current guidance for your nationality.
- Submit proof of income, insurance, and passport documentation.
- Initial review commonly takes around 15 calendar days once a complete application is submitted, with up to 90 additional days to enter Costa Rica and finalize documentation after approval — the program has had real documented backlogs at various points since its 2021 launch, so treat 15 days as the floor, not a guarantee.
Before you apply
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