Costa Rica

About the Costa Rica passport

The Costa Rica passport ranks #23 globally, offering strong international mobility with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 of 199 countries. Holders cover 74% of the world without advance visa arrangements, above the global average for international mobility. That figure breaks down as: 98 require no visa at all, 5 accept an electronic travel authorization, 45 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Costa Rica

Costa Rica applies a top marginal income tax rate of 25% and a capital gains tax rate of 15%. The country operates a territorial tax regime, taxing only income sourced within Costa Rica, with foreign-sourced income generally exempt. Expats who establish tax residency in Costa Rica and earn the bulk of their income abroad may significantly reduce their overall tax burden under this structure.

Where Costa Rica passport holders can travel

Costa Rica passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 130 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraArgentinaAustriaBahamasBangladeshBarbadosBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaChileColombiaComorosCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuador

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