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Costa Rica for digital nomads
Pura vida between two oceans and plenty of green.
Law 10008 creates a specific stay for remote workers and service providers: foreign income of at least US$3,000 a month, health insurance and an income tax exemption while the benefit lasts.
San José · Santa Teresa · Tamarindo
Overview
- Financial reference
- US$3,000/month · US$4,000 with family
- Duration
- Up to 1 year + 1-year extension
- Family
- Partner, children under 25 and older relatives
- Currency
- CRC
Editorial update:
Visa
Visa guide: Costa Rica
Requirements, application routes, documents and points to keep in mind.
Read the visa guideTaxes
Taxes and tax residence: Costa Rica
Income tax exemption. Tax residence, special regimes and questions for your adviser.
Read the tax guideCities
Remote-work bases in Costa Rica: monthly budget, internet and safety.
Prepare your move to Costa Rica
Travel and health insurance
Medical cover for long stays.
- SafetyWingOfficial site
- GenkiOfficial site
- World NomadsOfficial site
Banking and money transfers
Get paid, convert and spend abroad.
- WiseOfficial site
- RevolutOfficial site
eSIM and internet
Data from the moment you land.
- AiraloOfficial site
- HolaflyOfficial site
Tax advisers and gestorías
Tax residence and paperwork with a professional.
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