Costa Rica Visas

The information above is for informational purposes only. All travelers should check to see if entry requirements and fees have changed.

WHO NEEDS A VISA?

No visa is required into Costa Rica regardless of nationality. Costa Rica does require a valid passport issued by the traveler’s country of residence, and the traveler must also hold proof of return, or onward journey. The entrance permits for foreigners are valid for a period of up to 90 days without a visa.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Your passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay.
You must have tickets and documents for return or onward travel.
We recommend at least 2 blank pages in your passport per country visited.

YELLOW FEVER REQUIREMENT

If you are entering Costa Rica from one of these countries (or another yellow fever country), you will need to show proof a yellow fever vaccination.

• Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.