Costa Rica is actively working to enhance its tourism sector with various initiatives and now the Central American country is focusing on long - stay tourism launching its new digital nomad program, promoting a strategy that combines tax benefits and immigration facilities with a wide range of tourism options, connectivity, and security, positioning itself among the world’s most attractive destinations for remote work.
The country with this initiative has taken a firm step toward diversifying its tourism, air connectivity, a favourable time zone, political and social stability are factors that reinforce the Central American’s position as a teleworking hub in the region.
Costa Rica’a digital nomad program invites international professionals to work remotely from the land of “Pura Vida” offering the opportunity to extend a 90 - day tourist visa to a full year with the option to renew for an additional year, and adding competitive advantages that make the country a very attractive long - stay destination for remote workers.
In the Latin American country digital nomads are exempt from income tax and enjoy other benefits including the ability to open a national bank account in Costa Rica and validation of their home country’s drivers’s license and exemption from customs duties on electronic equipment related to teleworking.
Furthermore the program provides legal certainly : digital nomads are not considered residents for tax purposes and have specific immigration category for remote workers.
The program’s tourism offerings complement the program appeal with a variety of comfortable accommodations, modern transportation, a delicious cuisine, professional guides in all regions of the country to plan visits or private tours, along with a focus on sustainable, safe, and uncrowded tourism.
Regarding the requirements, applicants must demonstrate monthly income, present bank statements or accounting certifications, have a valid passoport, and pay the corresponding government fee. The application can be completed online or in person at the General Directorate of Immigration.
According to a study led by InsureMyTrip, a leading online platform that helps to compare policies sold by 20+ travel insurance providers based in Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S., Costa Rica is among the top ten desitnations for digital nomads in the world, thanks to a model that combines well - being nature, and professionalism in the provision of tourism services.
With this initiative, Costa Rica not only opens its doors to a growing segment, but also strengthens its vision of quality tourism over mass tourism, promoting extended stays that positively impact the local communities and economy.
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