Digital Nomad Visas

Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa

Costa Rica's nomad law offers foreign-income tax exemption plus practical perks like equipment import relief and use of your home driver's licence — a strong Central American base for remote workers.

◈ San José · 9.9281, -84.0907 · Central America

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Program

Ley 10008 Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista de Nómadas)

Processing

15–30 days

Validity

1 year, extendable by a second year

Government cost

≈ US$100 application + US$90 issuance (government fees, separate from our service)

Financial Threshold

≈ US$3,000/month (single) or US$4,000/month (with family)

Foreign-earned income is exempt from Costa Rican income tax under the programme, and import duty relief applies to work equipment. We do not provide tax advice.

Key Requirements

Proof of stable foreign income at the threshold
Health insurance covering the full stay (≥ US$50,000)
Valid passport + clean background

Why Costa Rica

Signal

Foreign income exempt + equipment import-tax relief

Signal

Can use a foreign driver's licence during the stay

Signal

Biodiversity, stable democracy, 'pura vida' lifestyle

Common Questions

How long does the Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa take?

Typical processing is 15–30 days. Timelines are estimates and depend on government schedules.

What income or funds are required for the Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa?

≈ US$3,000/month (single) or US$4,000/month (with family).

What does it cost in government fees?

≈ US$100 application + US$90 issuance (government fees, separate from our service). Our service fee is separate and fixed.

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