Costa Rica
CR · Latin America & Caribbean · #65
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
In short
The passport reaches 130 destinations without applying in advance, 91 of them with no visa at all. Tax regime: Territorial. The top personal income tax rate is 25%. Its strongest flag is Assets, scoring 81 out of 100. We catalogue 3 residency routes here.
How to enter a country
Tourist entry
Enters visa-free, for up to 180 days.
Residency programmes
- PensionerRetirement
Residence for retirees with lifetime income.
Proven monthly pension
Citizenship in ~3 yearsOfficial source - Income EarnerOwn income
For people living off non-pension income.
Monthly income proven for two years, or a bank deposit
Citizenship in ~3 yearsOfficial source
Curation compiled on 2026-07-26. Immigration rules change without notice - confirm at the official source before deciding anything.
My profile
Passport69
Tax residency72
Business43
Assets81
Lifestyle46
Passport mobility
Passport mobility130
Visa-free91
Visa on arrival34
Visa required33
Rule of law
Rule of law0.622024
Political stability1.182024
Control of corruption0.682024
Government effectiveness0.292024
Regulatory quality0.582024
Corporate tax
Corporate tax30.0%2023
Tax regimeTerritorial2026
Top personal rate25.0%2026
Days to tax residency1832026
GDP per capita$19,9702025
Life expectancy81.02024
Internet usage87.2%2024
Inflation-0.1%2025
HDI0.8332023
Education (PISA)4042022
Corruption perception (CPI)562024
Global peace (GPI)1.8602026
Big Mac$5.902025
Big Mac affordability6.4%2025
Unemployment6.8%2025
Price level
Price level0.592025
Homicides17.72023
Air pollution17.72023
Health spending$1,1632023