Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Application
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Support
Skip the bureaucracy and paperwork. We set up your residency so you can focus on enjoying the pura vida lifestyle.
This service includes:
- Digital Nomad Visa application submission for Main Applicant
- Official translation of all required documents by a certified translator
- Guidance on assembling required documentation + apostille process
- In-person submission of government fees
- Scheduling of final in-person appointment
- Accompaniment by StartAbroad agent during Step 4 appointment (San Jose area only)
Optional add-ons
- Add application management for dependent family member for $315.00
- Add procurement of Certified Income Statement from accredited Costa Rican accountant for $175.00
*Price does not include: cost of procuring documents, cost of getting documents apostilled, or government application fees
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An Important Note: Bank Affidavit or Certified Income Statement
To satisfy the Financial Solvency component of the Digital Nomad Visa application, Step 3 of the application must include both the applicant’s bank statements for the 12-month period before the application is submitted, AND either an apostilled affidavit from the bank OR a Certified Income statement from an accredited Costa Rican accountant.
StartAbroad can procure a Certified Income Statement from an accredited Costa Rican accountant for applicants.
How It Works
Book online and receive client folder
You will receive a dedicated client folder which will store all relevant information throughout the process
1-2 hours
Upload/procure relevant documents
Upload all relevant documents + information so that StartAbroad can start your application process
1-2 business days
Creation of your online account
StartAbroad will create your online portal with the government’s Tramite Ya! portal. You can track all steps of the process.
1-2 business days
Procurement of requisite translations
StartAbroad will work with an accredited Costa Rican translator to procure the requiste translations for your application
5 business days
Submission of your Step 2
StartAbroad will put together your Step 2 application and submit it to the government. The government has 15 business days to review.
15 business days
Submission of your Step 3
Once Step 2 is approved, we have 5 business days to submit your Step 3. We will pay government fees on your behalf, and put together your Financial Solvency documents before submitting.
2-10 weeks
Schedule your Step 4 appointment
We schedule your in-person appointment and provide clear instructions on where and how to complete the in-person process.
Within 90 days
Costa Rica digital nomad client reviews
I was struggling with my Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa application – the process was much more complex then I thought it would be. I reached out to StartAbroad and they helped me navigate the process for myself and my daughter.
They are very quick to respond and very knowledgeable. If you’re getting your Digital Nomad Visa in Costa Rica, I’d recommend working with them to make your life much easier. They also have other really useful services for expats such as assistance with purchasing a vehicle. Thanks again StartAboard!
Catharine C.
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Support
[The team at] StartAbroad were absolutely fantastic… These guys saved our family so much time – it’s quite difficult to quantify the value of their service. One thing for sure, for the small amount that they charged us for facilitating our digital nomad visas – in comparison to the huge amount of time we saved, is substantial! Very pleasant to work with, very professional, clearly they care very much about what they are doing and their work reflects this.
Mateo
Digital Nomad Visa Support
Working with Zach and Anna has been a dream – they explained everything clearly and completely, assisted us in completing the applications and filed them on our behalves, gave clear indication of what the various steps and costs would be, and scheduled our final in-person interviews according to the availability dates we provided them. The entire process went very smoothly…We’ve both successfully received our visas at this point – I can’t thank StartAbroad enough, and recoommend them wholeheartedly!
Tony V
Costa Rica Concierge Client
Frequently asked questions
Do I qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa
To qualify for the digital nomad visa, you must be able to prove income of at lest $3000 US/month for the past 12 months (single applicant). If you are including any dependents on your application, you must prove at least $4000 US/month. If you are unsure whether or not you qualify, send us an email with your bank statements ([email protected]) and we can let you know.
How long does the application process usually take?
Once we have all of your documents, it usually takes 6-12 weeks until you receive your Step 3 approval, at which point you should come to Costa Rica for your final in-person appointment. You can also arrive in Costa Rica before your Step 3 approval on a tourist visa.
Can I apply if I already live in Costa Rica?
Yes! You can apply for the Costa Rica digital nomad visa from inside the country, provided you are on a legal tourist visa or other visa. Americans and Canadians can get a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in Costa Rica.
What do I need to get my Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa application started?
You will need:
a valid passport
color passport photos
proof of payment of the $100 application fee
an application form
an entry stamp in your passport if you are already in Costa Rica
bank statements for the 12 months prior to submitting your application
a certified income statement
official translations of any documents that are not already in Spanish
apostilled marriage or birth certificates for dependents issued within the last six months
StartAbroad can help procure all relevant documents, including translations and a certified income statement from an accredited Costa Rican accountant.
Can I include a family member in my application? Who qualifies as a dependent?
Main applicants can sponsor a spouse, children under 25, adult children with disabilities, and seniors who live with them. You will need to submit separate applications (including application fees) for each dependent, and procure specific documentation that proves familial connection.
