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Costa Rica visa requirements

Entry rules for your passport, from official government sources. Pick yours, or read every rule below.

Visa rules depend on your passport.
Choose the country that issued your passport to see what you need.

Entry rules by passport

United Kingdom passports
No visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days; the officer on arrival sets the exact period. Your passport must be valid at least 1 day after the day you leave Costa Rica.Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Updated as of Nov 7, 2026.
Canada passports
No visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days; the officer on arrival sets your stay. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay, and you may be asked for an onward ticket and proof of funds.Source: Government of Canada. Updated as of Nov 7, 2026.
Australia passports
No visa for a tourist visit of less than 90 days. You might be refused entry if you can't show that you'll return home or travel onward.Source: Australian Government (Smartraveller). Updated as of Nov 7, 2026.

Other passports: Costa Rica Tourism Board (visitcostarica.com) lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: Costa Rica makes the final entry decision.