Visas for Slovakia → Costa Rica
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17 published visa pathways for Costa Rica. Use goal-based rankings below, then open each visa page for eligibility, documents, and official links.
Pathway ranking
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Ranked from published visa records — always confirm eligibility on the official immigration portal.
- Score 86
#1
Business / Investor Visa
business · 3–9 months (business approval + visa)
Matches work pathway signals (employment, business)
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- Score 86
#2
Work / Employment Visa
work · 4–16 weeks (employer + government processing)
Matches work pathway signals (work, employment)
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- Score 78
#3
Pensionado (Retiree) Visa
residency · 6–9 months
Matches work pathway signals (employment)
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Business / Investor Visa
business · investment-or-self-employment · 3–9 months (business approval + visa)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Rentista Digital / Ley 9996)
migration · permanent · 3-6 months / —
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Family / Spouse Visa
family · family-sponsored · 6–24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
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Inversionista Visa (Investor Residency)
migration · permanent · 6-12 months / —
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Pensionado (Retiree) Visa
residency · investment-or-self-employment · 6–9 months
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Pensionado Visa (Residencia Pensionado)
migration · permanent · 6-18 months (DGME) / —
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Permanent Residence
residency · long-term-settlement · 6–9 months
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Permanent Residency / Settlement
residency · long-term-settlement · 4–12 months
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Rentista Visa
residency · investment-or-self-employment · 6–9 months
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Rentista Visa (Residencia Rentista)
migration · permanent · 6-18 months (DGME processing is slow) / —
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Student Temporary Residence
student · long-stay-study · 3–6 months
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Student Visa
student · long-stay-study · 4–12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
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Tourist / Visitor Visa
tourist · short-stay · 5–30 days (varies by mission)
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Tourist Visa / Visa Exemption
tourist · short-stay · 5–10 days (where required)
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Vínculo Family Residence
family · family-sponsored · 6–9 months
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Work / Employment Visa
work · employer-sponsored · 4–16 weeks (employer + government processing)
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Work Permit - Categoria Especial (Employer-Sponsored)
migration · permanent · 3-8 months / —
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