Costa Rica offers a temporary residency category for investors, known locally as inversionista. Filipino nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors who meet the threshold. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Filipinos are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar on the investor route, so a Filipino applicant is assessed on the qualifying investment and standard checks rather than on citizenship.
Applicants generally need a clean criminal record and must prove the investment has a current, verifiable value at or above the threshold. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals.
The minimum qualifying investment was reduced to USD 150,000. It can be placed in active businesses, real estate, national interest projects, shares or securities, or sustainable tourism infrastructure. Real estate must be held directly in the applicant personal name.
Confirm the current list of qualifying investments and any documentary rules with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals before committing funds.
Investor residency is issued as a temporary permit, commonly valid for two years and renewable for the same period. The applicant must agree to be in the country for at least one day per year. After three consecutive years of temporary residency, an applicant may become eligible to apply for permanent residency. Confirm current processing times and renewal rules with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals.
The figure below is the qualifying investment entry point. Government, legal and processing costs are separate. Confirm the current amounts and fees with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | From USD 150,000 | Reduced from USD 200,000. Confirm the current minimum with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application, filing and identity card fees apply |
| Legal and professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Vary by case and provider |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals (Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria, DGME) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no reported nationality bar. A Filipino applicant qualifies by making and proving a qualifying investment that meets the current threshold.
The minimum was reduced to USD 150,000. The amount must hold a current, verifiable value at or above that level. Confirm the live figure with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Nationals.
It is a residency route. After holding residency for the period set in law, an applicant may become eligible to seek naturalisation under separate rules. Confirm the current requirement with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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