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3 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Costa Rica Visa-Free Tourist Entry
Nationals of roughly 90+ countries (US, Canada, UK, EU, most of Latin America) enter visa-free; Group 1 nationals can be granted up to 180 days, with the exact stay set at the border officer's discretion. Proof of onward travel and economic means may be requested. The stay is non-extendable beyond 180 days and confers no work rights.
Government fee
$0
Max stay
180 days
Document checklist (4)
Valid passportValid for at least the intended stay (1 day validity minimum for Group 1, 3-6 months recommended).How to get it ↓
Proof of onward travelReturn or onward ticket out of Costa Rica.How to get it ↓
Proof of economic meansOptionalRoughly US$100 per month of intended stay; may be requested at the border.How to get it ↓
Yellow fever vaccination certificateOptionalRequired only if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Costa Rica Consular Tourist Visa
Nationals of Group 3 countries (e.g. India, most of Africa, parts of Central Asia) must obtain a consular visa before travel, typically granting a stay of up to 30 days; the US$52 visa fee is paid on arrival or at the consulate. Group 4 (restricted) nationals (e.g. Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Cuba, Haiti) additionally need prior approval from the Restricted Visas and Refugee Commission in San José. Holders of valid US, Canada, EU/Schengen, UK or Japan visas/residence may qualify for simplified entry.
Government fee
$52
Service fee
$160
Max stay
30 days
Validity
60 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formConsular visa application filed at the Costa Rican consulate with jurisdiction.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond intended entry.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Proof of onward travelRound-trip or onward ticket reservation.How to get it ↓
Proof of economic solvencyBank statements or equivalent showing funds for the stay.How to get it ↓
Police clearance / background documentsOptionalMay be requested for restricted (Group 4) nationalities as part of Commission review.How to get it ↓
Transit Visa
Costa Rica Transit Visa
Nationals of consular- and restricted-visa countries (e.g. India, Nigeria, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua) require a transit visa even to pass through Costa Rican airports. Visa-exempt nationals and holders of certain US/Canada/EU visas or residence permits transit without a visa. Applied for at a Costa Rican consulate before travel.
Onward ticketConfirmed ticket for the continuing journey through Costa Rica.How to get it ↓
Visa for destination countryProof of admissibility at the final destination.How to get it ↓
Consular application formFiled at the Costa Rican consulate with jurisdiction.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Business Visitor Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Costa Rica Student Category
Foreign students enrolled at recognized Costa Rican educational institutions apply for the student special category (consular provisional visa first for visa-required nationals, then DGME registration in-country). Requires an enrollment certificate, proof of financial means to cover studies and living costs, and standard apostilled civil documents; status is granted for the study program and renewed annually with proof of continued enrollment. It does not authorize salaried work and time as a student does not count toward permanent residency.
Study: Enrolled study is the basis of category
Government fee
$50
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Enrollment certificateFrom a Costa Rican educational institution recognized by the authorities, stating program and duration.How to get it ↓
Proof of financial meansEvidence of funds or sponsorship covering tuition and living expenses.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateWith official Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFor applicants over the age threshold set by DGME.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyValid passport with certified copy of all pages.How to get it ↓
Photos, fingerprints and feesPassport photos, fingerprint registration and government fee receipts.How to get it ↓
Health insuranceOptionalMedical coverage for the duration of studies.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
3 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Worker Estancia)
Estancia subcategory under Law 10008 for remote employees and service providers paid from abroad: US$3,000/month stable income (US$4,000 if including spouse/dependents), evidenced by 12 months of bank statements, plus medical insurance with at least US$50,000 coverage. Granted for 1 year and renewable for 1 more if the holder spent at least 80 days in Costa Rica; foreign remote income is fully exempt from Costa Rican income tax and local work is prohibited. Application is filed online via the Tramite Ya platform or at DGME with a US$100 fee; decisions issue in about 15 business days for complete files.
Work: Remote work for foreign clients only
Family: Dependents allowed at $4000/mo income
Government fee
$100
Service fee
$220
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$3,000
Document checklist (6)
Application via Tramite YaOnline application under the Digital Nomad / Remote Worker category with US$100 fee paid to Banco de Costa Rica.How to get it ↓
Valid passportFull copy of passport, valid for the requested stay.How to get it ↓
Proof of foreign incomeBank statements for the last 12 months showing stable income of US$3,000/month (US$4,000 with family), with notarized/apostilled affidavit of authenticity.How to get it ↓
Medical insurancePolicy covering the entire stay in Costa Rica with at least US$50,000 in medical coverage.How to get it ↓
Proof of remote work relationshipDeclaration/evidence that employer or clients are located outside Costa Rica.How to get it ↓
Civil documents for dependentsOptionalApostilled marriage/birth certificates if including spouse or children.How to get it ↓
Self-Employment Visa
Costa Rica Self-Employed Worker Residency
Category for foreigners running their own business or working independently in Costa Rica: requires an incorporated, licensed business (tax ID, municipal license, CCSS and INS registration) or, in the skilled variant, proof of a marketable profession/trade. DGME applies labor-market scrutiny similar to employee permits, and the basic cuenta-propia special category requires annual renewal with proof the business remains active. The skilled self-employed temporary-residency variant allows family inclusion and counts toward permanent residency.
Work: Own business/self-employment allowed
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse + dependent children included
Government fee
$50
Service fee
$270
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Business incorporation documentsEIRL/SRL/SA registration, legal entity ID and shareholder details.How to get it ↓
Municipal business license (patente)Plus health and zoning permits where required.How to get it ↓
CCSS and INS registrationSocial security registration as employer/self-employed and workers' compensation policy.How to get it ↓
Proof of qualifications or tradeApostilled diplomas or documented experience for skilled self-employed applicants.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth and police certificatesStandard DGME civil documents.How to get it ↓
Passport, photos, fingerprints and feesCertified passport copy, photos, fingerprint registration and government fees.How to get it ↓
Skilled Work Visa
Costa Rica Temporary Residency as a Worker
Employer-sponsored work authorization is highly restrictive: the Costa Rican employer must justify hiring a foreigner and show no Costa Rican or resident can fill the role, register the worker with the CCSS and sponsor the DGME application. Permits are tied to the employer/occupation, typically issued for up to 2 years and renewable; processing routinely takes 6-8+ months. Time under this category can count toward permanent residency after 3 years (special-category permits generally do not).
Work: Employer-tied; Labor Ministry approval req
Study: Study permitted
Government fee
$50
Service fee
$220
Processing time
240 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (8)
Employer sponsorship letterJob description, salary, qualifications required and justification for hiring a foreign national.How to get it ↓
Employment contractSigned contract with the Costa Rican employer.How to get it ↓
Employer corporate and tax documentsCompany registration, tax compliance and workers' insurance (INS) certifications, CCSS registration.How to get it ↓
Proof of qualificationsApostilled degrees/certifications or evidence of specialized experience.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or last residence.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateWith Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Passport, photos and fingerprintsCertified passport copy, photos and Ministry of Security fingerprint registration.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsUS$50 application + US$200 change of status if filed in-country.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Freelancer Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
3 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Residence by Real Estate
Costa Rica Investor Residency via Real Estate
The most-used route of the Inversionista category: purchase Costa Rican real estate with a registered/fiscal value of at least US$150,000, which since the 2023 regulations must generally be titled in the applicant's personal name in the National Registry (corporate holding only under strict conditions). Grants 2-year renewable temporary residency without income requirements; salaried work is not permitted but managing your own property/business is. Permanent residency after 3 years of temporary status.
Work: Own investment/business only; not as employee
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse + children under 25 as dependents
Government fee
$50
Processing time
90 days
Validity
730 days
Min. investment
$150,000
Document checklist (6)
Registro Nacional property certificationCertification that the property is registered in the applicant's name with value of at least US$150,000.How to get it ↓
CPA certification of investment valuePublic accountant certification of the investment amount where applicable.How to get it ↓
Municipal tax/fiscal value evidenceDeclared fiscal value or purchase deed supporting the threshold.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth and police certificatesStandard DGME civil documents, apostilled and translated to Spanish.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyFull certified copy of all pages.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsUS$50 application + US$200 change of status if filed in-country.How to get it ↓
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Costa Rica Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residency
Passive-income residency for applicants who prove stable unearned income of US$2,500/month guaranteed for at least 2 years, most commonly satisfied by depositing US$60,000 in a Costa Rican bank with a letter committing monthly disbursements. Valid 2 years, renewable on proof of US$30,000/year exchanged in Costa Rica and continued income; covers spouse and minor dependents. Salaried work is prohibited (owning a business is allowed); permanent residency after 3 years.
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse + dependent children included
Government fee
$50
Processing time
90 days
Validity
730 days
Min. income / month
$2,500
Document checklist (8)
Application form and filiaciónDGME application with fingerprints and consular registration.How to get it ↓
Proof of stable income or bank depositBank/issuer certification of US$2,500/month for 2+ years, or US$60,000 deposit in a Costa Rican bank with disbursement letter.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateWith official Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or last 3 years of residence.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyFull certified copy of all pages.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsUS$50 application + US$200 change of status if filed in-country; DIMEX ~US$98.How to get it ↓
CCSS enrollmentMandatory public health insurance enrollment after approval.How to get it ↓
Business Investor Visa
Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Temporary Residency
Temporary residency for investing at least US$150,000 (reduced from US$200,000 by Law 9996) in Costa Rican real estate, registrable assets, shares of active companies, SUGEVAL-registered securities or venture funds, projects of national interest, or sustainable tourism infrastructure; certified forestry/reforestation projects qualify at US$100,000. Valid 2 years, renewable while the investment is maintained; family can be included and permanent residency is available after 3 years. Law 9996 also grants 10-year duty-free import benefits (household goods, two vehicles) to approved applicants.
Work: Own investment/business only; not as employee
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse + children under 25 as dependents
Government fee
$50
Processing time
90 days
Validity
730 days
Min. investment
$150,000
Document checklist (8)
Application form and filiaciónDGME application with fingerprints and consular registration.How to get it ↓
CPA certification of investmentCertified public accountant report evidencing the US$150,000 investment (US$100,000 for certified forestry projects).How to get it ↓
Registro Nacional / SUGEVAL evidenceProperty registration in the applicant's personal name, share registry or fund/brokerage certification, as applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateWith Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or last 3 years of residence.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyFull certified copy of all pages.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsUS$50 application + US$200 change of status if filed in-country; DIMEX ~US$98.How to get it ↓
Costa Rica Pensionado (Retiree) Temporary Residency
Temporary residency for anyone (no minimum age) receiving a lifetime pension of at least US$1,000/month from a government, Social Security or qualifying private source; spouse and children under 25 (or with disabilities) can be included as dependents. The permit is valid 2 years and renewable if the holder exchanges/deposits US$12,000 per year in Costa Rica, enrolls in the CCSS public health system (roughly 9-11% of declared income) and spends time in-country (at least 1 day per year, 4 months for some renewals). Salaried employment is prohibited (business ownership allowed); permanent residency available after 3 years.
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse + dependent children included
Government fee
$50
Processing time
90 days
Validity
730 days
Min. income / month
$1,000
Document checklist (8)
Application form and cover letterFiliación form with personal data, fingerprints appointment and consular registration.How to get it ↓
Proof of lifetime pensionCertification from competent authority of a pension of at least US$1,000/month for life, apostilled/legalized.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateIssued within the validity window accepted by DGME, with official Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or residence of the last 3 years.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyFull certified copy of all passport pages.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsUS$50 application fee plus US$200 change-of-status fee if applying in-country; DIMEX card ~US$98 on approval.How to get it ↓
CCSS enrollmentRegistration with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund after approval, before DIMEX issuance.How to get it ↓
Working Holiday Visa
Costa Rica Working Holiday (Canada Youth Mobility)
Under the reciprocal Canada–Costa Rica youth mobility agreement, young Canadians (18-35) can live and work in Costa Rica for up to 12 months to fund their travels, applying for a provisional visa under a special category; young-professional and internship streams require a pre-arranged contract or registered internship. Canada is the only working-holiday partner country. Costa Ricans receive reciprocal access to Canada's IEC program.
Work: Work allowed; up to 1 year, job offer req
Study: Short-term study allowed
Service fee
$220
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Canadian passportValid for the duration of the stay; applicant aged 18-35.How to get it ↓
Provisional visa applicationSpecial-category application filed with Costa Rican authorities/consulate.How to get it ↓
Job offer or internship agreementOptionalRequired for the young-professionals and internship streams; working-holiday stream is for travel-funding work.How to get it ↓
Proof of fundsEvidence of means to support the initial stay.How to get it ↓
Health insuranceCoverage for the duration of the stay.How to get it ↓
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Costa Rica Residency by First-Degree Family Link
Parents of Costa Rican citizens (including parents of children born in Costa Rica), minor or disabled children, and unmarried minor siblings of citizens qualify for residency by first-degree family link — granted directly as permanent residency with no financial thresholds and full work rights. Dependents of foreign residents (spouse, minor children) may instead be included under the principal's temporary-residency category. Requires Civil Registry proof of the relationship plus standard apostilled documents.
Government fee
$50
Service fee
$270
Processing time
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Civil Registry certification of kinshipCosta Rican birth certificate of the citizen child/relative establishing the first-degree link.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificate of applicantWith Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or last 3 years of residence.How to get it ↓
Passport and certified copyFull certified copy of all pages.How to get it ↓
Photos and fingerprintsPassport photos and Ministry of Security fingerprint registration.How to get it ↓
Government fees and CCSS enrollmentStandard DGME fees; CCSS enrollment before DIMEX issuance.How to get it ↓
Spouse / Partner Visa
Costa Rica Residency by Marriage to a Costa Rican
Foreign spouses of Costa Rican citizens qualify for temporary residency with no income or investment requirement, provided the marriage is registered with Costa Rica's Civil Registry; both spouses attend a DGME interview to verify the relationship is genuine. Status is granted for 1 year, renewed annually with proof the marriage subsists, and includes full work authorization. After 3 years the spouse can apply for permanent residency, and naturalization is possible after 2 years of marriage plus residence.
Government fee
$50
Service fee
$270
Processing time
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Marriage certificate from Registro CivilCosta Rican Civil Registry certification of the marriage (foreign marriages must first be registered).How to get it ↓
Spouse's Costa Rican ID (cédula)Certified copy of the citizen spouse's cédula de identidad.How to get it ↓
Joint DGME interviewBoth spouses appear personally to verify the bona fides of the marriage.How to get it ↓
Apostilled birth certificateOf the foreign spouse, with Spanish translation if applicable.How to get it ↓
Apostilled police clearance certificateFrom country of origin or last 3 years of residence.How to get it ↓
Passport, photos, fingerprintsCertified passport copy, photos and fingerprint registration.How to get it ↓
Government fees and CCSS enrollmentUS$50 application (+US$200 change of status in-country); CCSS enrollment before DIMEX issuance.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
1 route
Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Permanent Residence
Costa Rica Permanent Residency
Holders of temporary residency (pensionado, rentista, inversionista, marriage, employer-sponsored worker, etc.) may apply for permanent residency after 3 consecutive years of legal temporary residence; first-degree relatives of Costa Ricans qualify directly. Permanent residency is open-ended ('libre condición'), removes all income/investment conditions, and grants unrestricted work rights; the DIMEX card is renewed roughly every 5 years and CCSS contributions continue. Visiting Costa Rica at least once a year is required to keep the status active.
Government fee
$50
Processing time
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Proof of 3 years of temporary residencyDGME records/DIMEX history showing 3 consecutive years in a qualifying temporary category.How to get it ↓
Application formChange-of-category application to residencia permanente.How to get it ↓
Updated police clearanceOptionalCosta Rican and/or foreign criminal record as required.How to get it ↓
Passport and DIMEX copiesCertified copies of current passport and residency card.How to get it ↓
Government fee paymentsApplication fee and DIMEX issuance fee (~US$98).How to get it ↓
Proof of CCSS standingUp-to-date Costa Rican social security contributions.How to get it ↓
How to get these documents General guidance for any passport.
Valid passport
How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of onward travel
How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of economic means
How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
How to get this document
Get the required vaccinations at a clinic or travel-health centre and keep the record. For yellow fever you receive the WHO International Certificate of Vaccination (the yellow card), which is valid for life under the International Health Regulations (2005); check the destination's specific requirements.
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Passport photos
How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Police clearance / background documents
How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Enrollment certificate
How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Apostilled birth certificate
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Apply for a police clearance or good-conduct certificate from the national police or a designated portal (and from any country where you lived long-term). It typically needs an apostille and translation and must be recent — issued within the last 3–6 months.
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Gather evidence that you work remotely for clients or an employer outside the destination: your employment or client contracts stating remote work, recent invoices or payslips, and a letter from the employer confirming you may work from abroad.
Issued by
Employer / clients
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Civil documents for dependents
How to get this document
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Issued by
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
CCSS and INS registration
How to get this document
This is a destination- or programme-specific supporting document. Follow the exact instruction on the official consulate or immigration checklist for your visa; if it is unclear, contact the consulate or visa application centre for guidance on how to obtain it.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration authority
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
Varies
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of qualifications or trade
How to get this document
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract
How to get this document
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Issued by
Employer / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Government fee payments
How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
CPA certification of investment value
How to get this document
Provide documentary proof of the qualifying investment: a bank confirmation of the deposit or transfer, share or title certificates, an escrow or blocked-account statement, or a notarised purchase contract, depending on the programme's rules.
Issued by
Bank / notary / company registry
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
1–4 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Municipal tax/fiscal value evidence
How to get this document
Download your filed tax return or a tax-assessment/clearance certificate from your national tax authority's online portal, or request a certified copy at a tax office.
Issued by
National tax authority
Typical cost
free–$30
Typical time
Same day–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Marriage certificate from Registro Civil
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
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