Rentista Residency
Territorial — foreign income not taxed Passive income from abroad (pension, rental, dividends etc.). Must maintain income level.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Confirmed: Costa Rica temporary rentista requires living in CR at least 4 months/yr (~122 days) for renewal. My earlier 1 was too low (1 applies only to later permanent residency).
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- Requires $2,500/month passive income
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Tax exemption on foreign income
- Flexible lifestyle in Costa Rica
- Cultural richness and biodiversity
The catch
- Real presence required. Expect roughly 122 days a year in-country to keep the status.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in immigration laws could affect income requirements.
Tax Notes
The Rentista program offers tax exemption on foreign income.
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