After a long process, the newly published document opens the way for remote workers to establish themselves temporarily in Costa Rica.
World-renowned for its laid-back atmosphere and lush tropical setting, Costa Rica has a steady place as one of the most alluring destinations on the planet. The popularity of remote working in the last couple of years, and its unprecedented rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, has blurred in many ways the separation between work and leisure, at least in terms of travel.
With the term “digital nomads” being a common concept in our post-pandemic, global lives, more and more countries have begun to accommodate this niche’s needs into their legislation. After all, the steady flow of spending done by a digital nomad has helped the economic reactivation of many of the destinations hit hard during the early months of the pandemic, when travel and tourism were virtually on stand-by.
Given this context, Costa Rica has become an intuitive destination for digital nomads within the continent. A beautiful and diverse country with plenty of tourist destinations, a safe destination, and a well-positioned international brand as a safe haven for ecology, biodiversity and relaxed living.
Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad Visa is one of the easiest to apply for of the nearly 45 countries that offer a similar permit. After a long debating process that changed many of the hurdles and regulations that stopped the visa from being really accessible or enticing for visitors, the published version of the law is an intuitive and streamlined process.
Basically, to be eligible for the visa, digital nomads need to make a minimum of $36,000 per year, work remotely for an employer registered outside of Costa Rica, and provide proof of health insurance for the whole duration of the stay, and then obtain a migration accreditation document issued by an immigration officer. That’s all! They won’t even be taxed like the country’s residents.
As mentioned by the country’s legislative chamber and the president, the idea is that this law helps with Costa Rica’s growth as a world-class destination, and strengthens its economy in what’s the country’s main industry: tourism.
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