There are legal fees associated to each of the residency categories that exist in Costa Rica. The specific fees for each category have been listed below.
Temporary Residence: Pensionado/Retired
Principal
$1250.00
Spouse
$750.00
Child
$500.00
Temporary Residence: Spouse of Citizen
Principal
$1000.00
Spouse
N/A
Child
$500.00
Temporary Residence: Company Representative
Principal
$1500.00
Spouse
N/A
Child
N/A
Temporary Residence: Rentísta/Renter
Principal
$1500.00
Spouse
$750.00
Child
$500.00
Temporary Residence: Investor
Principal
$1500.00
Spouse
$750.00
Child
$500.00
Permanent Residence
Principal
$1500.00
Spouse
$750.00
Child
$500.00
Citizenship by Residency
Principal
$1000.00
Spouse
N/A
Child
N/A
Citizenship by Marriage
Principal
$1000.00
Spouse
N/A
Child
N/A
Note:
All fees listed apply to straightforward residency applications only. Additional complexities may incur additional fees. All fees are in U.S. dollars.