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2026-09-08
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Culture, faith and volunteering
2 pathwaysFamily
9 pathwaysSpecial Category through a Permanent Resident Link
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence as Spouse or Judicially Recognised Partner of a Costa Rican
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Dependants of a Student
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Recorded route source ↗Permanent Residence through First-Degree Costa Rican Family Link
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category through a Costa Rican Citizen Link
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category through a Guardian or Curator
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Dependants of Researchers, Teachers, Professionals or Volunteers
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category through a Temporary Resident Link
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence as Dependent of a Temporary Resident
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Recorded route source ↗Humanitarian protection
8 pathwaysDiplomatic or Territorial Asylum and Recognised Asylee Status
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Humanitarian Reasons
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for a Minor under PANI Protection
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Recorded route source ↗Statelessness Determination and Special Documentation
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Complementary Category for Defined Refugee Applicants (2026 Intake)
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Recorded route source ↗Refugee Family Extension or Reunification
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Recorded route source ↗Special Status for a Recognised Trafficking Victim
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Recorded route source ↗Application for Refugee Status
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Recorded route source ↗Investment
1 pathwaysLiving from your own income
2 pathwaysLong-term residence
2 pathwaysMedical treatment
1 pathwaysRemote work and digital nomads
1 pathwaysShort stays and visits
6 pathwaysTourism or Permitted Non-Resident Visit - Visa Group One
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Recorded route source ↗Tourism or Permitted Non-Resident Visit - Visa Group Two
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Business Visitors
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Recorded route source ↗Tourism or Permitted Non-Resident Visit - Restricted Visa Group Four
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Recorded route source ↗Tourism or Permitted Non-Resident Visit - Consular Visa Group Three
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Recorded route source ↗Non-Resident Estancia for Business Agents or Delegates
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Recorded route source ↗Special cases
4 pathwaysSpecial Category as Non-Working Border Resident
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Invited Short-Stay Students, Teachers, Interns, Researchers or Volunteers
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for State Guests, Public-Security Cases or Judicial Witnesses
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for an Adult Child of an Accredited Diplomatic Agent
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Recorded route source ↗Sport
1 pathwaysStarting a business
3 pathwaysStudy
2 pathwaysTalent and merit
7 pathwaysSpecial Category for Artists, Athletes, Public Performers or Distinguished Invitees
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Teachers
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Recorded route source ↗Non-Resident Estancia for Foreign Media Personnel
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Researchers
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence for Scientists, Professionals or Interns
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Recorded route source ↗Non-Resident Estancia for a Person of Special Relevance
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence for Press Correspondents
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Recorded route source ↗Transit
3 pathwaysWork
10 pathwaysTemporary Residence for Executives, Representatives, Managers or Technical Personnel
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Workers on Specific or Public-Interest Projects
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Specific-Occupation Employee of a Natural Person
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Cross-Border Workers
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for After-Sales Service Personnel
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Specific-Occupation Employee of a Legal Person
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence for a Specialised Technician
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Recorded route source ↗Temporary Residence for a Specialised Dependent Employee
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Temporary Workers
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Recorded route source ↗Special Category for Intra-Company Transferees
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