Yes — no residency neededVoice calls only
Can a Foreigner Get a Phone Number in Costa Rica?
Yes. You can hold a Costa Rica (+506) number without living in Costa Rica, without a local address and without a local SIM card. You buy it online, it activates on your account, and it rings in your browser or the mobile app wherever you are. The number handles voice calls only — it cannot receive SMS or verification codes, which is a carrier limitation in Costa Rica rather than a DialAnyone restriction.
What you need to hold a Costa Rica number
| Requirement | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Residency in Costa Rica | Not required |
| Citizenship | Not required |
| A local address | Not required |
| A local SIM card | Not required |
| Identity verification | Not required |
| Receives SMS / verification codes | No — voice calls only |
Numbers activate after a short setup. Availability last verified 2026-09-07.
What to do next
Create an account, choose a Costa Rica number from live inventory, and it is usable straight away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner get a phone number in Costa Rica?▼
Yes. Costa Rica numbers are available to anyone, with no residency, citizenship or local address requirement.
Do I need a local address or proof of residency?▼
No. Costa Rica numbers activate without a local address, a residency permit or a local SIM card.
Can the number receive SMS and verification codes?▼
No. Costa Rica numbers are voice-only and cannot receive SMS or verification codes. That is a carrier limitation in Costa Rica affecting every provider. For codes, use a US or UK number, which works from anywhere.
How much does a Costa Rica number cost?▼
A small monthly rental for the number, plus per-minute calling and per-message texting billed from a prepaid credit balance. There is no contract and no monthly minimum. Signing up is free and needs no credit card.
Do I need to visit Costa Rica to get the number?▼
No. The whole process is online and the number is delivered to your account. You never handle a SIM card and you do not need to travel.
Can I keep my existing phone number as well?▼
Yes. A virtual number is additional — it rings in your browser or the DialAnyone app alongside whatever SIM is in your phone. Nothing about your existing line changes.
What happens to the number if I stop paying?▼
It returns to the carrier pool and can be reissued to someone else. Anything still pointing at it, including two-factor codes, goes with it — so move those before you let a number lapse.
Further reading
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