A part-time resident in Costa Rica shares her experience with
How the changes in the regulation for the CAJA insurance
What’s Going on With Costa Rica’s Law to Attract Foreign Investors, ‘Rentistas’, and Pensioners?
More than seven months have passed since the legislation was published and the government still hasn't released the ruling needed to implement it
New CAJA Rates Apply for Residents Who Sign Up After March 2022
In September 2021, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CAJA) approved new mandatory social security contributions for some registered immigrants
The Costa Rican Digital Nomad Law is Still Late, But Do You Really Need It?
The regulation's ruling for the Costa Rican digital nomad visa is delayed. However, there is an alternative for foreigners who want to live in
Investment category vs Rentista Category
If you are looking for residency in Costa Rica, and want to invest in the country, or you have a monthly income, there are
Banking Hurdles for Rentistas
As if it were not difficult enough for those in the Rentista category, Banco Nacional has created additional and significantly more expensive requirements for
Considerations for The Law to Create Incentives for Expats
As you may know, on July 5th, Costa Rica's President Alvarado signed the law to attract foreign investors, rentistas and retired people to the
Current Problems with the Rentista Category
Of the myriad categories found within Costa Rican Immigration Law, one of the simplest and most flexible is the Rentista or “People with Fixed
The Rentista Category
The Rentista Category is a very popular category as it allows a significant number of people to obtain immigration status in Costa Rica. We