Welcome Digital Nomads to Costa Rica
The visa for “Digital Nomads” in Costa Rica, allows you to carry out your professional activity remotely from Costa Rica for a period of one year (extendable). Previously, those who wished to carry out this activity could do so with tourist status for a maximum of 90 days. This new category makes it possible to simplify the necessary procedures and reduce bureaucracy for those who wish to enjoy Costa Rica.
Requirements
The foreign person who provides paid services remotely must meet the following requirements to obtain the status of “Digital Nomad” in migration and immigration.
- Do not perform work or paid professional services within the Costa Rican national territory
- A remuneration of a minimum amount of USD$3,000 (three thousand United States dollars). In case of requesting permission only for that person.
- If you have dependents (partner, children, etc.), then the minimum remuneration must be USD$4,000 (four thousand US dollars).
- You must have the guarantee of coverage for medical expenses in cases of illness in Costa Rica for at least US$50,000.00 (fifty thousand United States dollars), whose term of validity covers the period of stay in the country. The medical services policy may be offered by any of the insurers authorized by the General Superintendence of Insurance in Costa Rica and duly registered with said authority; or you must have valid international insurance with the aforementioned coverage.
- Pay the corresponding application fees.
For more details on the requirements, we recommend reading this page – Digital Nomads – Immigration of Costa Rica
For how long is it extendable?
The Costa Rica digital nomad visa would come with the option of being extended once for an additional period of one year, as long as you continue to meet the previous eligibility requirements and have remained on national soil for a minimum of 180 days since obtaining the visa. first visa.
Benefits of being a Digital Nomad
Some of the advantages of obtaining this residence permit in Costa Rica are:
- Possibility of opening local bank accounts without any inconvenience,
- Be tax exempt
- Driving vehicles in the country with a license of recognized international origin
- Free import of equipment necessary to carry out your professional activity.
- Permanence in Costa Rican territory for up to 1 year.
- among other benefits.
While enjoying being a Digital Nomad in Costa Rica, you can also take the opportunity to get to know the country’s attractions and contribute to tourism. You can learn about some tourism options on this page – Tours Costa Rica
References
- https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/costa-rica-se-posiciona-como-la-mejor-opcion-para-las-nomadas-digitales
- https://www.migracion.go.cr/Paginas/Categor%C3%ADa%20Migratorias%20(Extranjer%C3%ADa)/N%C3%B3madas-Digitales.aspx
- https://trabajoporelmundo.org/visa-nomadas-digitales-en-costa-rica/
