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Costa Rica
North America · Capital San José
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What visa does a Grenada passport need for Costa Rica?

🇬🇩 → 🇨🇷 Visa-free

30 days

Show up at the airport and fly. No form, no fee, no waiting for approval.

Visa rules can change at any time. Confirm with your airline before each flight — the airline is liable if they board a passenger against regulations, so they update fastest. Data verified on 26/07/2026.

The other direction: Costa Rica nationals travelling to Grenada — visa-free, up to 90 days.

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◆ PERMANENT RESIDENCY · REFERENCE
Costa Rica Rentista and Investor Residency
Two main pathways: stable income route and investment route in real estate or business. Costa Rica has no standing military and a public healthcare system rated favorably in the region. Better suited for those seeking long-term leisure relocation rather than a business hub.
Visa-free
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We not accepting applications these routes — this is here for your reference and comparison. Thresholds and terms change by each government's decision, so check with the relevant authorities before deciding.
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Four steps
1
Consultation & case review
Free · 1–2 days
2
Sign, prepare the file & invest
3–6 weeks
3
File with the authorities & await approval
According to regulations
4
Receive the decision & passport
Delivered in person
COSTA RICA · 9,9281°N 84,0907°W ◉ San José
CapitalSan José
Population~5,200,000
CurrencyCRC
ContinentNorth America
ISO codeCR / CRI
Passport rank#25
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Frequently asked questions
No. Costa Rica dissolved its military in 1948 and redirected defense spending to education and healthcare. The results are evident in high literacy rates and a public healthcare system regarded as strong in the region.
Two primary categories: rentista for those with stable passive income, and inversionista for those investing in real estate, business, or approved projects.
Yes, after enrolling in the Caja system and making required contributions. Quality is good in the region, but wait times for non-emergency specialist appointments can be long, so many residents also purchase private insurance.
No longer. Living costs have risen significantly over the past decade. In areas popular with foreigners such as Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio, prices can be comparable to some regions in the United States.
Tropical with two seasons. The central highlands where San José is located sits at approximately 1,170 meters elevation with moderate temperatures year-round, ranging from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius, often called "eternal spring." Coastal areas are hot and humid.
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