Costa Rica offers a temporary residence permit to investors who place a qualifying amount in the country. It is open to Nigerian nationals and can lead, over time, to permanent residence and citizenship.
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.
Nigerian nationals can apply for the investor category. There is no nationality bar specific to Nigeria. The category turns on documenting a qualifying investment and its lawful source, plus the standard background and health checks.
Applicants register the investment, then apply for temporary residence in the investor category. Nigerian applicants should prepare full proof of the source of funds and properly legalised documents. Confirm the current requirements with the migration authority.
The investor category accepts several forms of qualifying investment, including real estate, shares or an active business, and certain securities or projects of national interest. A reduced minimum of USD 150,000 has applied under a temporary measure, with the threshold expected to return to a higher level once that measure ends.
Because the figure in force has been changing, treat any single number with care and confirm the current minimum directly with the authority rather than relying on older guidance.
The investor category grants a temporary residence permit, commonly issued for two years and renewable while the investment is maintained. After a qualifying period of legal residence an applicant may seek permanent residence, and citizenship becomes possible after a longer period of continuous residence. Exact periods and conditions are set by law and should be confirmed with the authority.
The qualifying investment is the main commitment and is held rather than spent. Government filing fees, the residence card, deposits and document legalisation each carry their own cost, set by the authorities. Professional fees for filing and translation are separate and vary by case. Confirm every current figure with the migration authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment, temporary measure | USD 150,000 | Reduced threshold expected to rise, confirm current figure |
| Permit type | Temporary residence | Commonly two years, renewable while investment is held |
| Government and card fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the migration authority |
| Path to citizenship | After a longer residence period | Periods set by law, confirm with the authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Directorate of Migration and Immigration (Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria, DGME) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The investor category is open to Nigerian nationals. There is no nationality bar specific to Nigeria. Approval depends on a qualifying investment and clear evidence of the source of funds. Confirm the current rules with the migration authority.
A reduced minimum of USD 150,000 has applied under a temporary legal measure, and the threshold is expected to rise once that measure ends. Reports differ on the exact figure currently in force, so confirm the present minimum with the migration authority.
It can. The investor permit is a temporary residence that can lead to permanent residence and, after a longer period of continuous legal residence, to citizenship. The exact periods and conditions are set by law and should be confirmed with the 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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