Residency Legal Fees

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.