Moving to Costa Rica is an exciting adventure, but one of the most important steps in the transition is understanding the residency and visa process. While many expats live in Costa Rica on a tourist visa, securing legal residency comes with major benefits, including access to public healthcare (Caja), the ability to open a local bank account, and no more visa renewal border runs!

If you’re considering making Costa Rica your permanent home, here’s a clear breakdown of the different residency options, requirements, and how to navigate the process smoothly.

1. The Tourist Visa: A Temporary Option

2. Types of Residency in Costa Rica

3. The Residency Application Process

4. Can You Work as a Resident?

5. Should You Apply for Residency or Stay on a Tourist Visa?

Navigating Costa Rica’s residency process can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it’s absolutely achievable. Whether you’re a retiree, an entrepreneur, or a remote worker, there’s a residency path that fits your needs.

Want to explore Costa Rica before making the big move? Join one of our relocation tours! We’ll guide you through the best places to live, introduce you to experts, give you a whole network of reliable and trustworthy contacts, and help you make a smooth transition to your new life in paradise.

🌴 Let’s turn your dream of living in Costa Rica into reality!

Pura Vida!

Christopher Howard
Live in Costa Rica Tours

Your Guide to the Real Costa Rica for Over 30 Years and the #1 Authority on Retirement and Relocation to Costa Rica and columnist for the Tico Times and QCostaRica newspapers.

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