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SJO · San José

Costa RicaDigital Nomad Visa

A year by the ocean, renewable for one more: $3,000+ a month income, and your foreign income is not taxed.

Total for the move

$4,100

To status

~2 months

Difficulty

Easy

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The route, step by step

The first step is open in full. The rest show cost and timing; what you personally need to do is in the personal map.

TodayStatus · ~2 mo.

  1. Income check

    no cost~1 wk

    $3,000+ a month over the last year, $4,000+ with family. Income must come from an employer or clients outside Costa Rica.

  2. Documents and insurance

    $600~3 wk

    Step details are in the personal map

  3. Online filing with DGME

    $300~3 wk

    Step details are in the personal map

  4. The move

    $3,000~3 wk

    Step details are in the personal map

  5. Renewal and taxes

    $200~4 wk

    Step details are in the personal map
Total, indicative$4,100

Some steps run in parallel, so the total timeline is shorter than the sum of weeks. Data as of September 2026.

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This overview is for information only and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change — we re-check them when preparing your personal map.