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Costa Rica Rentista Residency — Passive Income Residency (USD 2,500 per month minimum)for 🌍 Paraguay citizens travelling to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Paraguay citizens are required to obtain a Costa Rica Rentista Residency — Passive Income Residency (USD 2,500 per month minimum) before travelling to Costa Rica. You must submit a formal application at the Costa Rica embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.

730 daysMax stay
~90 daysAvg processing
USD 250.00Total fees
multipleEntry

📋Required Documents6

  • Birth certificate, apostilled and translated into Spanish
  • Criminal-record certificate from the home country, apostilled
  • Proof of stable income of USD 2,500/month for 2 years, or a USD 60,000 bank deposit, certified by a bank
  • Registration with the Caja (CCSS) social-security system
  • Rentista residence application to the Dirección General de Migración
  • Valid passport and passport photographs
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ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Costa Rica Rentista Residency — Passive Income Residency (USD 2,500 per month minimum), book an appointment at the nearest Costa Rica embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 90 days. The government fee is USD 250.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Costa Rica embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Paraguay passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica

Paraguay citizens require a visa to enter Costa Rica based on the current immigration requirements set by Costa Rica's government. Paraguay passport holders must apply through the Costa Rica embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal

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