Article 13 nationality by birth rules: Costa Rican parentage, birth in Costa Rica with registration for foreign parents, birth abroad to a Costa Rican by birth with registration, and foundlings.
Sources: Costa Rica Constitution — nationality (Constitute Project)
A child of a Costa Rican father or mother is Costa Rican by birth under Article 13, including birth abroad for a Costa Rican parent by birth when registered as provided.
Sources: Costa Rica Constitution — nationality (Constitute Project)
Article 14: Central Americans, Spaniards, and Spanish-Americans by birth may naturalize after five years of official residence; other foreigners need seven years. Marriage to a Costa Rican has a two-year residence track. Spanish language, civics, good conduct, and means still apply under Article 15.
Sources: Costa Rica Constitution — nationality (Constitute Project)
Temporary residence for qualifying investors in real estate, business, or approved sectors.
Temporary residence for retirees with a guaranteed lifetime pension.
Temporary residence for those with stable unearned income, typically evidenced by a bank guarantee.