Visa Information

Visa is a requirement for citizens of the countries that do not appear listed below.


Visa to visit Costa Rica for periods no longer than 90 days, is not a requirement for citizens from the following countries:

• Argentina
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• The Netherlands
• Hungary
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Liechtenstein
• Luxemburg
• Norway
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Poland
• Portugal
• Puerto Rico
• Romania
• South Korea 
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Trinidad and Tobago
• United Kingdom
• USA
• Uruguay

Visa to visit Costa Rica for periods no longer than 30 days, is not a requirement for citizens from the following countries:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Bulgaria
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Dominica
• El Salvador
• Granada
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Island
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Philippines
• Qatar
• Russia
• San Cristobal/Nevis
• San Marino
• Santa Lucia
• San Vicente
• Saudi Arabia 
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• South Africa
• Surinam
• Taiwan
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• Vatican
• Venezuela

If you need a visa, or you are uncertain, contact your closest Costa Rica Consulate. Below you will find the list of Costa Rica Consulates Worldwide:

http://bit.ly/cW8HuO