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Costa Rica Visa Requirements
 

REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER COSTA RICA - TOURIST TRAVEL.

  • No visa required for stay up to three months
  • U.S. Passport is required and must be valid 30 days beyond intended stay.
  • 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

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa for a 90-day visit to Costa Rica

  • Canada
  • Argentina
  • Israel
  • Japan
  • Panama
  • Romania
  • South Korea
  • Uruguay
  • United Kingdom (and most other Wesern European Countries)

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa for a 30-day visit to Costa Rica

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Eire
  • France
  • Sweden
  • Eastern European Countries
  • Latin America Countries

 

If you live in a country that does require a visa, it is advisable to check with your local Costa Rican consulate and will generally cost about US$20.