Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Costa Rica Offers Digital Nomad Visa for Remote Workers
Costa Rica is letting people who work remotely live there for a year, like a working vacation.
To get this visa, you must work for a company or clients outside Costa Rica, and make at least $3,000 a month.
You will need a passport and show that you do not have any criminal records.
You also need health insurance and prove your income.
You apply online, pay a small fee, and then wait for the visa to be approved.
Costa Rica offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers.
The visa allows remote workers to live and work in Costa Rica for up to a year, renewable for another year.
Applicants need a minimum monthly income of $3,000 (or $4,000 with family).
Required documents include a passport, no criminal record, health insurance, and proof of income.
Applications are made online via the official immigration website, with a fee of around $190.
- Who
- Remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
- What
- Costa Rica is offering a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers.
- When
- The article does not specify when the visa program was launched.
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Why
- To allow remote workers to live and work in Costa Rica legally.
- Visa Type
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Who Can Apply
- Remote workers, freelancers, self-employed
- Duration
- Up to 1 year (renewable)
- Income Requirement
- $3,000 per month ($4,000 with family)
- Visa Fee
- $190 (approximate)
- Processing Time
- 15-30 days
