Costa Rica residence: what the permit is worth.
How far this permit travels, the days it costs to keep, and the separate eligibility clocks it may involve. Field-level primary review is shown where it is complete; other fields remain pending.
The days that keep it alive
Presence rules are where residence permits are won and lost — and they’re exactly what Countly counts. Check the responsible authority before relying on a rule.
Temporary residency can be cancelled if the holder is absent from Costa Rica for more than 2 consecutive years (Law 8764, Art. 129.6); the absence…
no fixed presence requirement is published for this status — but keep evidence of ties.
staying past 183 days typically makes you a tax resident — a different count, also worth tracking.
This status does not add visa-free access beyond the passport itself — its value is in rights, path and security.
Where it leads
How many days must you spend to keep Costa Rica residence?
Max absence: 24 consecutive months. Temporary residency can be cancelled if the holder is absent from Costa Rica for more than 2 consecutive years (Law 8764, Art. 129.6); the…
How long from Costa Rica residence to citizenship?
7 yrs (PR 3 yrs). Allowed.
Your permit has a day counter. So does Countly.
Track the presence days that keep your residence permit — and your tax residency — alive. Automatically and privately.
Countly keeps a verifiable ledger of your presence days: for the permit, and for the tax line right behind it.