Temporary Residence as Investor (Residencia Temporal – Inversionista)
Changes or availability under review — Law 9996 US$150k threshold lapsed 14 Jul 2026; threshold believed back at US$200k, not officially clarified
Temporary Residence as Investor is a residence route in Costa Rica (المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية). US$200,000 (Law 8764 art. 87) in registered real estate, shares, securities or productive project; Law 9996 reduced amount (US$150k) and import/tax perks expired 14 Jul 2026 for new filings - DGME has not formally confirmed. Spouse/children included. Gov fees ~US$400/person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 160'000. You must spend about 1 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | CHF 160'000 |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 960 + CHF 60 / سنة |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | 1 |
| إقامة دائمة | 3 |
| الجنسية | 7 |
| العمل | ownBusiness |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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