Costa Rica vs Kazakhstan - Digital Nomad Visa Comparison

	Costa Rica	Kazakhstan
Income Requirement	¤2,500.00 (monthly)	¤0.00 ()
Duration	12 months	120 months
Processing Time	30 days	45 days
Pros	Affordable; expat friendly	No income or savings verification required; most of the process is completed remotely via Astana Hub and e-government portal; long 10-year validity; simplifies standard residency proof-of-funds requirement (normally 5M+ KZT) for qualifying IT specialists.
Cons	Proof of income required	Limited to advanced IT specialists who must prove expertise; requires property purchase or rental in Kazakhstan; final biometrics/medical steps require an in-person visit; dependents are not covered.

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