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🇨🇷Costa Rica
Costa Rica trades on stability, nature, and the pura vida ethos. It is one of the safer, greener countries in the region, with rainforest, volcanoes, and two coastlines packed into a small footprint. It is also one of the pricier Latin American bases, drawing nomads who prioritize biodiversity, surf, and a settled lifestyle over rock-bottom costs, with a friendly formal nomad visa.
Your entry & visa for Costa Rica
A United States passport gets 90 days visa-free, then the Rentista / Nomad Visa for the long haul. Pick your passport above to see your own access.
The Rentista / Nomad Visa
The Estancia (digital nomad) visa grants one year, renewable for a second, and exempts your foreign income from local tax. You show roughly $3,000/month in income, or $4,000 if bringing dependents, plus health insurance. Many shorter-stay visitors still use the 90-day tourist entry, while the older Rentista route remains an option for residency.
Best cities in Costa Rica for digital nomads
What's great
- Politically stable with no standing army
- Exceptional biodiversity, beaches, and surf
- Tax-free foreign income on the nomad visa
- Strong eco-tourism and outdoor infrastructure
What to watch
- Expensive by Latin American standards
- Infrastructure and roads outside cities can be rough
- Internet is patchy in remote beach towns
Personal relocation help
Thinking about Costa Rica?
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