Visa Requirements for Costa Rican Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Costa Rica

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Visa Not Required

91 destinations allow visa-free entry to Costa Rican citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 21 destinations for passport holders of Costa Rica.

eVisa

Costa Rican passport allows entry to 15 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa31 days
  • eVisaup to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
  • eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • eVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
  • eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
  • eVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    eVisa is available for tourism only.
  • eVisaElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
    Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
    Online Visa eligible.
  • eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • eVisa90 daysMultiple entry eVisa is also available.
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • eVisa45 days
  • eVisa30 days

eVisa / On Arrival

For 13 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Costa Rica.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

52 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Costa Rica. This requirement may be waived off if Costa Rican citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

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