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 (家族). 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.
| カテゴリー | 家族 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | — |
| 所得 / 年 | — |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | — |
| 永住権 | 3 |
| 市民権 | 2 |
| 就労 | yes |
| 対象者 | spouses, parents, minor/disabled children of Costa Ricans |
| 税金 | Territorial: foreign-source income incl. dividends currently untaxed; Bill 25.796 (15% on foreign passive income) pending |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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