Stay for Remote Workers and Service Providers (Estancia, Law 10008)：アメリカ合衆国 → コスタリカ
US citizens can apply for Costa Rica's Estancia for Remote Workers and Service Providers under Law 10008 — show at least US$3,000/month in foreign income, pay the US$100 fee, and submit the application online via the Trámite Ya platform or in person at Immigration.
Costa Rica's digital-nomad immigration sub-category (Estancia) under Law 10008 for foreign nationals who provide paid services remotely to people or companies outside Costa Rica.
- 有効期間
- Granted as an Estancia (stay) of one year, which can be renewed for one additional year.
- 入国回数
- Multiple entry while the stay is valid.
- 1回の最大滞在日数
- Up to one year per grant, renewable once for a further year.
手続き開始時期
出発日の 15 日〜45 日 前から手続きを開始してください。
You may apply for the Estancia (Stay) for Remote Workers and Service Providers if you provide paid services remotely to a person or company outside Costa Rica.
Assemble bank statements with an affidavit showing income of at least US$3,000 per month from outside Costa Rica (US$4,000 if you also apply for your family group).
Pay the government fee of US$100 (or its colón equivalent) to the Bank of Costa Rica account specified for the application, and keep the proof of payment.
Submit the application form signed by you or your representative — online through the Trámite Ya digital platform, or in person at the central or regional offices of the General Directorate of Immigration (DGME).
必要書類
- Signed application form — The application form signed by the applicant or their representative, downloaded for either the online Trámite Ya platform or in-person submission. ✓ 確認済み
- Proof of US$100 payment — Proof of payment to the Government of US$100 (or its colón equivalent) to the designated Bank of Costa Rica account. ✓ 確認済み
- Passport copy — A copy of the photo page of your valid passport with your photograph and biographical information (plus the Costa Rican entry stamp page if you are already in Costa Rica). ✓ 確認済み
- Bank statements with affidavit — Bank statements with an affidavit, showing income from outside Costa Rica of not less than US$3,000 per month (US$4,000 if applying for your family group). ✓ 確認済み
申請場所
アメリカ合衆国での申請場所
管轄地区のセンターで申請Submit the application online through the Trámite Ya digital platform, or in person using a physical form at the central or regional offices of the General Directorate of Immigration (DGME).
予約枠の確保 — 早めに予約を · コミュニティ報告、2026-06-13 に確認済み
- 予約枠は公開スケジュールなしでバッチ単位で解放されます。多くの場合、現地の早朝、月曜日の午前中、毎月1日前後に解放されます。
- 人気のある領事館（大都市のフランス・イタリア・スペインなど）では、新しい枠が数分でなくなることがあります。事前に登録・ログインした状態で確認してください。
- キャンセルにより日中も枠が空くことがあるため、「空きなし」と表示されていても毎日確認してください。
- できるだけ早く申請してください。出発の最大6か月前から申請可能です。1〜2か月前まで待つと、枠がまったく残っていないことがほとんどです。
知っておくと便利
- Income threshold is US$3,000/month from outside Costa Rica — or US$4,000/month if you also want your family group granted permission to stay.
- Apply online via the Trámite Ya platform or in person at central or regional DGME offices.
- A visa or stay does not guarantee entry — an immigration official decides admission at the port of entry.