Best for budget
Costa Rica
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Costa Rica vs Indonesia — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Costa Rica requires $3,000/month with 12 months stay, while Indonesia requires $5,000/month with 12 months stay. Costa Rica wins on budget.
Budget
Costa Rica
Long-term
Tie
Fastest
Costa Rica
Feature
Costa Rica
Indonesia
Minimum Income
$3,000/month
$5,000/month
Duration
12 months
12 months
Processing Time
2 weeks
4 weeks
Application Fee
$100
$550
Tax Status
Full income tax exemption on foreign-sourced earnings per Art. 16 of Ley 10008. Beneficiaries are explicitly NOT considered habitual tax residents. This exemption applies only to the primary beneficiary, not to family members automatically. Costa Rica uses a territorial tax system.
KITAS holders are likely tax residents from day 1. Non-resident flat rate: 20%. Tax data synced between Directorate General of Taxes and Immigration as of 2026.
Dependents
Yes
No
Path to Residency
No
No
Path to Citizenship
No
No
Best for long-term
Tie
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Costa Rica
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Costa Rica eligibility for your nationality
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