Thinking of traveling to Costa Rica? A valid Passport will be required to enter the country. The Passport will need to be valid for at least 30 days after your intended departure from Costa Rica. Travelers will also be required to have a return ticket, whether a airline, bus or cruiseship ticket showing they are planning on leaving the country.
| Costa Rica Visa and Passport Requirements | |||
| Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required | |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| European Countries | Yes | No | Yes |
TOURIST TRAVEL
U.S. Passport required, must be valid 30 days beyond intended stay.
No visa required for stay up to three months
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
Vaccinations – International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days
BUSINESS TRAVEL
U.S. Passport, must be valid 3o days beyond intended stay.
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
No Visa Required for stay up to three months
Vaccinations – International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days
DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL TRAVEL
U.S. Passport, must be valid 30 days beyond intended stay.
Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
No Visa Required for stay of up to three months
Vaccinations – International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days
EMPLOYMENT OR STUDY TRAVEL
Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate
