• Digital Nomad Law Signed & UPDATED – still pending finalization4

    *UPDATE – we have been receiving many messages regarding the status of the Digital Nomad visa.   At this time there still has been no movement from the Government to finalize the process and enable interested parties to apply.   As soon as we receive any news regarding the status of this visa we will update on

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  • The Costa Rican Naturalization Process Video0

    There are two main ways you can obtain Costa Rican citizenship: through marriage or residency. We have created an article and a video, they detailed the processes and requirements. For either of these options, the time frame should be no longer than 200 workdays or 10 months, and no requires government fees. Once your application

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  • QR Code Updates: Press Conference2

    Another Tuesday, another COVID Updates Press Conference that we were able to attend. We broadcasted live a few minutes, and now we are summarizing all the details in this article. Recap of the previously shared changes Commercial establishments may choose a 100% capacity mode with the vaccination certificate as mandatory, or choose a 50% capacity

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  • Temporary Residency as a “Pensionado” vs Investor3

    If you are considering to be more than a tourist in this little paradise on Earth, you should research all the options that will allow you to stay in the country and avoid the border runs (ninety days or less).   Since there are many aspects to consider, it is best to review them one at

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  • Investment category vs Rentista Category0

    If you are looking for residency in Costa Rica, and want to invest in the country, or you have a monthly income, there are two options to apply. The Investment category and the Rentista category are both temporary residencies. Both categories are very similar, however, it is necessary to take in consideration some important aspects.

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  • Banking Hurdles for Rentistas4

    As if it were not difficult enough for those in the Rentista category, Banco Nacional has created additional and significantly more expensive requirements for those individuals wishing to use their services. The norm has been to deposit $60,000 (equivalent to 24 monthly payouts of $2500) into an annuity account with a bank in the United

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