Costa Rica digital nomad visa (2026)
Estancia for remote workers and service providers
Income requirement
$3,000 / month
as of August 2026Source: migracion.go.cr
How this figure is worked out
Stated by the official source: A minimum of USD 3,000 a month for the applicant, or USD 4,000 a month when applying with dependants.
- How long it lasts
- 1 year, extendable by a further year
- What it costs
- USD 100, or the equivalent in colones at the Central Bank rate
- Tax treatment
- Depends on your situation
The official source does not set out the tax treatment. Confirm it with a cross-border tax professional.
What you need to qualify
- Paid services provided remotely to entities located outside Costa Rica
- Proof of stable income of at least USD 3,000 a month, or USD 4,000 with dependants
- A medical insurance policy covering the whole stay with at least USD 50,000 of medical expense cover
- Official Spanish translations of documents issued in other languages
- Processing of a DIMEX migration ID within three months of approval
Worth knowing. Established by Ley 10008, the law to attract remote workers and service providers.
Do you qualify for the Estancia for remote workers and service providers?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $3,000 a month.
Common questions
- Does Costa Rica have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. Costa Rica offers the Estancia for remote workers and service providers. The income requirement works out at about $3,000 a month. How long it lasts: 1 year, extendable by a further year. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the Estancia for remote workers and service providers?
- Stated by the official source: A minimum of USD 3,000 a month for the applicant, or USD 4,000 a month when applying with dependants.
- Will you pay tax in Costa Rica on the Estancia for remote workers and service providers?
- The official source for this program does not set out the tax treatment. Tax depends on your residency and your own situation, so confirm it with a cross-border tax professional before you commit.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.