The qualifying amount is in transition because of a sunset date in 2026. Here is the current position and where to verify it.
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.
Under Law 9996 Costa Rica reduced the investor residency threshold to USD 150,000. That reduced figure is tied to a sunset date of 14 July 2026. Applications filed before that date can qualify at the lower level.
Unless the legislature renews the measure, the threshold is expected to return to USD 200,000 after that date.
Investor residency, the inversionista category, grants temporary residency that can lead to permanent residency over time. The qualifying investment can take the form of real estate, shares in registered businesses or other approved assets.
Reporting indicates real estate used for the application should be held directly in the applicant's personal name. Confirm the exact qualifying amount and asset rules with the authority, since the figure is in transition.
Watch the 14 July 2026 sunset closely. If it lapses without renewal the minimum is expected to rise. Check whether your intended investment type and holding structure still qualify, and confirm the figure that applies on your filing date with the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold under Law 9996 | USD 150,000 | Tied to a sunset date of 14 July 2026 |
| Expected threshold after sunset | USD 200,000 | If the measure is not renewed |
| Residency type | Temporary residency | Investor, inversionista category |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The reduced figure under Law 9996 is USD 150,000, tied to a sunset date of 14 July 2026. After that it is expected to return to USD 200,000 unless renewed. Confirm the figure that applies on your filing date.
No. It grants temporary residency that can lead to permanent residency and, later, naturalisation under the general rules. Verify the current path 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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