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 (Famiglia). 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.
| Categoria | Famiglia |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | — |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 3 |
| Cittadinanza | 2 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | spouses, parents, minor/disabled children of Costa Ricans |
| Imposte | Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.