Costa Rica Visa Articles
Deeper guides that go beyond a single visa: tax comparisons, cost breakdowns, timelines to permanent residency and city-by-city retirement analysis. Every article cites official Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (DGME) sources and shows a last-verified date.
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Costa Rica Pensionado vs Rentista 2026: Real Numbers, Real Trade-offs
Two residency tracks, two very different financial bars. Pensionado wants a $1,000/month lifetime pension; Rentista wants $2,500/month or a $60,000 escrow. We compare cost, eligibility, household coverage and the path to citizenship side by side.
Last verified: May 22, 2026cost
Costa Rica Caja for Residents 2026: The Contribution Math Nobody Explains
Caja enrollment is mandatory the moment your DIMEX issues, but the contribution formula confuses every new resident. We break down the 2026 percentages, the minimum base, and what Caja actually covers versus what private insurance fills in.
Last verified: May 22, 2026relocation
Importing Pets to Costa Rica 2026: The SENASA Process Without the Guesswork
Bringing a dog or cat from the US, Canada or EU is easier than it looks but every step has a deadline. We walk through the rabies window, USDA endorsement, SENASA import permit, airline cargo vs accompanied baggage, and what actually happens at SJO arrival.
Last verified: May 22, 2026