Temporary Residence as Rentista (Passive Income) (Residencia Temporal – Rentista)
Temporary Residence as Rentista (Passive Income) is a residence route in Costa Rica (Moyens indépendants). US$2,500/mo stable non-employment income (dividends, interest) certified for 2 yrs, or US$60,000 deposited in a CR bank paid out monthly; covers spouse + children <25. Apostilled docs, CCSS enrolment (~10% of declared income). Fees ~US$250 app + DIMEX card.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 48'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 24'000. 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.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | CHF 48'000 |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 960 + CHF 60 / an |
| Revenu / an | CHF 24'000 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 1 |
| Résidence perm. | 3 |
| Citoyenneté | 7 |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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