CRI
Costa Rica
Naturalisation through residence
Seven years of residence, or five for nationals of Spain and Latin America. Before the passport you pass Spanish-language and history exams.
- Timeline
- from 90 mo.
- Price
- from $50,000
- The price is fixed in the contract.
- Residence
- 7 yrs of residence
- Dual citizenship
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Family
- Each family member applies separately
How many countries the passport opens: Costa Rica
+35visa-free destinations
Henley Passport Index, January 2026
What happens after you pay
- 1
We agree a time
A manager messages you within 2 hours on working days and books your consultation.
- 2
We review your case
Citizenship, family, budget, timeline and refusal risks. If there’s no chance, we say so right away.
- 3
You get a plan
The programme, total budget, payment schedule and document list.
The price is fixed in the contract. You pay in stages. If our check shows there’s no chance, we tell you at once and don’t charge for filing.
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Sources & data: Constitución Política de Costa Rica, art. 14; Ley de Opciones y Naturalizaciones N.º 1155. Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones — Opciones y naturalizaciones. Henley Passport Index: January 2026. Last verified: September 2026. Figures are official minimums at the verification date and may change; the final decision is made by the issuing country.