Lebanese nationals can apply for Costa Rica investor residency by placing a qualifying investment in the country. A reduced investment threshold is reported to apply until mid July 2026, so timing matters.
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.
Costa Rica investor residency is open to foreign nationals, and there is no nationality bar reported for Lebanese applicants.
You must show a qualifying investment, a clean criminal record and supporting documents, which usually need legalisation or apostille and official translation. Confirm the document rules for Lebanese paperwork with the official authority.
The investor category accepts qualifying investment in real estate, registered businesses or certain other assets. The reported minimum is USD 150,000 under the current reduced threshold that is set to run until 14 July 2026, after which a higher figure of USD 200,000 is expected to apply unless renewed. Confirm the figure that applies on your application date with the official authority.
Processing times vary with file completeness and authority workload, and are commonly cited in several months. Treat timelines as indicative and confirm with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative only and depend on your application date. Confirm the current threshold with the official authority.
Temporary investor residency lets you live in Costa Rica and can lead to permanent residency after the required period. Confirm the current path with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment until 14 July 2026 | USD 150,000 | Reduced threshold under Law 9996 |
| Qualifying investment expected after | USD 200,000 | If the reduced threshold is not renewed |
| Government and legal fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Vary by case |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (DGME) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Qualifying investment can include real estate, a registered business or certain other approved assets. Confirm the current list with the official authority.
A reduced threshold is reported to apply until 14 July 2026, after which a higher amount is expected. The date you apply can change the figure required. Confirm with the official authority.
Temporary investor residency can lead to permanent residency after the required period. Confirm the current path 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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