Residence through Link with a Costa Rican Citizen (Residencia por Vínculo con Costarricense)
Residence through Link with a Costa Rican Citizen is a residence route in Costa Rica (Familia). Spouse of a Costa Rican: temporary residence (renewable), PR after 3 yrs; parents of a CR-born child get permanent residence. Dependants of rentistas/pensionados/investors are included in the main permit instead.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 2 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.
| Categoría | Familia |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 3 |
| Ciudadanía | 2 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | spouses, parents, minor/disabled children of Costa Ricans |
| Impuestos | Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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