Costa Rica offers temporary residence to investors who place qualifying capital in the country. It is open to Turkish nationals and can lead to permanent residence over time.
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 does not restrict this route by nationality, so Turkish applicants can apply on the same terms as others. The core test is a qualifying investment held in your own name, plus a clean record and proof that the funds are lawful.
A successful applicant can usually include a spouse and dependent children. Confirm the current dependant ages and document rules with the official authority before you apply.
The investor category requires a direct investment of at least USD 150,000. Qualifying forms have included an active business, real estate held in your personal name, shares or securities, and certain projects of national interest. A lower threshold has applied to some forestry projects.
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The investor permit is generally granted for two years and can be renewed while the investment is maintained. After holding legal residence for three years you may apply for permanent residence. Renewal has required proof of time spent in the country. Confirm current timelines and stay requirements with the official authority.
Budget for the qualifying investment itself, government and filing fees, the residence card and renewals, certified translations and legalisation of documents, and independent professional fees that are set separately.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | From USD 150,000 | Held in your own name |
| Forestry project route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | A lower threshold has applied |
| Government and card fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Filing, card and renewals |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open by investment rather than nationality, so Turkish applicants can apply. Confirm current rules with the official authority.
Not directly. It grants temporary then permanent residence, and citizenship is a separate later process with its own residence and language requirements. Verify with the official authority.
Recent guidance has required real estate to be held in the applicant's personal name rather than through a company. Confirm the current rule 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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