Costa Rica Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No/1
Australian No/2
Canadian No/1
USA No/1
Other EU No/1/2
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport must be valid on arrival.

Note

(a) Nationals listed above must obtain an exit visa from the Immigration Department in San José at least three weeks before leaving Costa Rica. Those who stay for less than 30 days are exempt if in possession of a disembarkation card.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA for stays of over 90 days;
(b) 2. nationals of Bulgaria and Ireland for stays of over 30 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Visas for those who require them are $20.

Validity

Visas are not required for any nationalities in the chart that for a maximum of 90 days. However, those with passports stating 'British Overseas Citizens', 'British Protected person' or 'British Subject' may stay for a maximum of 60 days. Visas issued by consuls of Costa Rica must be used within 30 days after date of issue.
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