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Visas

Visas Costa Rica

Do you need a visa?

 

Here is specific and detailed information depending on your nationality on your visa requirements and how to make an application:

http://www.costarica.com/travel/visas/visa-resource-center.html

The following is a guide only.

Required by all but the following:

- Nationals of the UK and its dependencies for stays of up to 90 days

- Nationals of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of KoreaLiechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Uruguay for a stay of up to 90 days

- Nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bulgaria, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominica, France, French Overseas Possessions, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & The Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Surinam, Taiwan (China), Trinidad & Tobago, UAE, Vatican City and Venezuela for a period of 30 days.

- Transit passengers holding onward tickets for travel within 48 hours and not leaving the airport lounge.

All visitors must carry a passport valid for at least 6 months except Canadian and US citizens who can travel on their national ID cards (which has a photo) and birth certificate. They will be required to be given a tourist card at the airport they arrive at.

Time required to issue visa

 

Up to 14 days. Make sure you check the link at the top of the page to all the consultes to see if you require permission from the Immigration Department in Costa Rica.

Cost of the visa

  Approx. 20 Euros

Validity of visa

  Usually 90 days or 1 month

Documents needed

 

- Completed application form
- 2 passport-size photos
- Passport valid for 6 months at time of entry
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay

Further Information

  For all other countries for more information contact the Costa Rican embassy or consulate in your country.

Here is a link to all embassies worldwide, just search for your country and town.

List of Consulates and Embassies wordwide


All visa details on this page have been extensively researched but are guidelines only. They are subject to change and as such we recommend that you always double check with your nearest consulate to find the latest information before booking your trip.

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