Central America
2 reviewed route records in release 2026.10.02.
Published by World Investment Migration Association. Official sources are listed within each route record.
Release WIMA-POL-2026-10-02 contains 12 reviewed route records across 10 jurisdictions. Coverage is selective; an absent jurisdiction or route is not evidence that no policy exists.
These records describe policy conditions and status at the release cut-off. They do not rank routes.
Pension residence
Costa Rica's pensionado subcategory provides temporary residence to a foreign national who proves a permanent and stable foreign pension at or above the statutory monthly threshold.
Independent-means residence
Costa Rica's rentista subcategory provides temporary residence to a foreign national who proves stable monthly income from abroad or the national banking system at the statutory level.
WIMA is not a government authority and does not issue visas, residence permits or citizenship. Confirm current requirements with the responsible authorities before acting.
