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Costa Rica vs Georgia: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Tax treatment differs: Costa Rica — foreign income exempt; Georgia — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Costa Rica DNV and the Georgia Remote.
Criteria Costa Rica DNV Georgia Remote
Minimum income / month €2,760 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Limited
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Ley 10008 incentivos fiscales) Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax))
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €46,000 Required in practice
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €92 —
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Online, In country
Processing time 2–3 weeks —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Costa Rica DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Georgia Remote →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Costa Rica → Insurance for Georgia →

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