Expat Abroad · Costa Rica

Living in Costa Rica.

2 practical guides for Americans living in Costa Rica, grouped by topic. Each one lists the official sources it is based on.

Costa Rica

Arrival and immigration

Arrival and immigration · 7 min read

Entering Costa Rica on a US passport: visitor stays and overstays

How long a US citizen may stay in Costa Rica as a tourist, what to carry at the border, when an extension is possible and what an overstay costs.

Costa Rica

Visas and residency

Visas and residency · 6 min read

Moving to Costa Rica from the US: which visa or residence route fits

Pensionado, rentista, inversionista and the remote worker stay compared for US citizens, with income thresholds, fees and documents from official sources.