General information - not personal advice
Working from Costa Rica as a United States resident
A first look at what remote work in Costa Rica involves if your home base is United States. This is general orientation, not your personal answer.
At a glance
Remote-work friendliness
4 of 5 for remote-work friendliness
Nomad visa
Yes - Digital Nomad Visa (Law 10008)
Standard visa-free days
180 daysfor many nationalities
Tax complexity
2 of 5 for tax complexity
Rule coverage
34 rules in the engine for this country.
12 of 24 legal categories mapped for Costa Rica
Data last checked Sep 2, 2026
Tax treaty between United States and Costa Rica
Tax treaty
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