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Costa Rica vs Slovenia: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Costa Rica has the lower entry bar: €2,760 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Tax treatment differs: Costa Rica — foreign income exempt; Slovenia — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Costa Rica DNV and the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit.
Criteria Costa Rica DNV Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income / month €2,760 (better) €3,200
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 2 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Ley 10008 incentivos fiscales) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €46,000 Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €92 (better) ≈ €102
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 2–3 weeks 4–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Costa Rica DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Slovenia →

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