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Explore Thailand as a remote-work base. THB 500,000 in financial evidence; savings, not monthly income. Check passport, work arrangement, application channel and documents before deciding.
Initial inputs: USD 3,500 monthly, no savings stated, no dependants or preference. Only the financial dimension is active.
Missing evidence prevents a total score. Adjust the country calculator below to explore your case.
Explore Costa Rica as a remote-work base. US$3,000/month net; US$4,000 with dependants. Check passport, work arrangement, application channel and documents before deciding.
Initial inputs: USD 3,500 monthly, no savings stated, no dependants or preference. Only the financial dimension is active.
Missing evidence prevents a total score. Adjust the country calculator below to explore your case.
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| What to compare | Thailand | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Visa / programme | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | Estancia para Trabajador Remoto |
| Income or savings evidence | THB 500,000 in financial evidence; savings, not monthly income | US$3,000/month net; US$4,000 with dependants |
| Initial stay | 5-year multi-entry visa; up to 180 days per entry | 1 year, with an additional year subject to renewal conditions |
| Extension / longer stay | Renewal, permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions | Renewal, permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions |
| Schengen area | No | No |
| Tax conditions | A resident’s foreign assessable income earned from 2024 may be taxable when remitted in the same or a later year; DTV is not an exemption. | The official nomad programme provides an income-tax exemption, subject to programme eligibility; other tax obligations need separate review. |
| Processing time | Confirm with the application channel | Confirm with the application channel |
| Government fees | Confirm current route-specific fees | Confirm current route-specific fees |
| Insurance notes | Check official coverage, deductible, territory and duration requirements. No brand is guaranteed to be accepted by a consulate. | Medical insurance must cover the full authorised stay, at least US$50,000, including accompanying dependants. |
| Source check date | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-05 |
| Authority & application | Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗ | DGME / Costa Rican Tourism Board ↗ |
Each calculator is independent. Changes update the corresponding match score above; check the scope and any missing rules before using a result.
See the extra financial evidence for a partner and children. Dependant definitions and documents vary; this is a financial precheck, not a full eligibility decision.
Nationality, work arrangements, insurance and documents still need checking. Unknown family rules are never replaced by a generic percentage.
See the extra financial evidence for a partner and children. Dependant definitions and documents vary; this is a financial precheck, not a full eligibility decision.
Nationality, work arrangements, insurance and documents still need checking. Unknown family rules are never replaced by a generic percentage.
The date records when sources were consulted, not when a policy took effect or an official endorsement. Recheck with the authority before applying.
The date records when sources were consulted, not when a policy took effect or an official endorsement. Recheck with the authority before applying.