Navigating Visa Requirements and Travel Restrictions for your Next Adventure
Costa Rica
Republic of Costa Rica
General information
Currencies
CRC
Calling code
+506
Capital cities
San José
Languages
Spanish
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Visa requirements for Costa Rica by passport
Entry rules depend on your passport. This is what applies to holders of some of the most common passports; use the checker at the top of the page for yours.
- United States of America citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (180 days).
- United Kingdom citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (180 days).
- Canada citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (180 days).
- Australia citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (180 days).
- India citizens traveling to Costa Rica must obtain a visa.
- China citizens traveling to Costa Rica must obtain a visa.
- Pakistan citizens traveling to Costa Rica must obtain a visa.
- Nigeria citizens traveling to Costa Rica must obtain a visa.
- Philippines citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (30 days).
- Brazil citizens traveling to Costa Rica do not need a visa (180 days).
Rules change often. Confirm with the official embassy or immigration website before you travel.