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Costa Rica Pensionado Visa
Costa Rica · Latin America
Retirement / Pensioner VisaResidency → citizenship pathOpenRetirees / lifestyleLowest costKeep Chinese passport
- Min investment
- On request
- Investment routes
- Passive income / pension
- Time to status
- 3-6 months
- Path to citizenship
- 7 years
- Residency requirement
- Visit at least once/year
- Visa-free destinations
- 150
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Conditional
Notes for Chinese applicants
Income req: $1,000/mo lifetime pension. No minimum age. Temporary residence → permanent after 3 yrs. Renowned for 'pura vida' lifestyle and strong healthcare. Income must be converted through a local bank.
About Costa Rica
- Healthcare
- ★★★★★
- Safety
- ★★★★★
- Cost of living
- Moderate
- Climate
- Tropical
- China relations
- Cordial / neutral