Costa Rica visa requirements for visitors to Costa Rica is dependent upon the visitor's home country. Below, is a list of Costa Rica visa requirements.

Costa Rica Visa Requirements

Nationals of a number of countries can travel to Costa Rica and receive a tourist visa for tourist travel upon arrival at the port of entry. Nationals from the following countries are allowed 90 days' stay without a visa:

  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Argentina
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Iceland
  • Panama
  • Mexico
  • Israel
  • South Africa

Nationals from the following countries are allowed to stay for 30 days without a visa:

  • Russia
  • Venezuela
  • Belize
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Guatemala
  • El Salvador
  • Singapore
  • China

Costa Rica Visa Requirements for Other Nations

Citizens of all nations are required to have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the dates of a visitor's trip. The law requires that visitors carry passport at all times during a stay in Costa Rica.

Onward ticket departing Costa Rica

Visitors to Costa Rica officially need a ticket showing onward travel from Costa Rica before they are allowed to enter.

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Costa Rica culture is predominantly of Spanish heritage. Costa Ricans call themselves Ticos. However, there are other groups living in Costa Rica.

Be sure to learn more about Costa Rica's culture.

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There are things that are found only in Costa Rica. These unique cultural and historic characteristics make Costa Rica an interesting travel destination.

Be sure to check out what's unique to Costa Rica.