Visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Costa Rica. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 10 resources · Costa Rican only
Visitor & short-stay
Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for Costa Rica.
- Tourist Entry (Visa-Free / Visa-Exempt)Visa route
- Consular and Restricted Visa (Groups 3 & 4)Visa route
Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to Costa Rica.
Go to work & skilledStudy
Student visas and permits for Costa Rica.
- Student Temporary ResidenceVisa route
Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in Costa Rica.
Go to family & partnerBusiness & investor
Investor, business and talent routes to Costa Rica.
- Investor Temporary Residence (Inversionista)Visa route
- Rentista Temporary ResidenceVisa route
- Pensionado (Retiree) Temporary ResidenceVisa route
- Estancia for Remote Workers (Digital Nomad)Visa route
Residence & citizenship
Permanent residence and citizenship in Costa Rica.
- Permanent ResidenceVisa route