Costa Rica visa requirements for citizens of India.

Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.

Issued by

Destination consulate / immigration portal

Typical cost

Usually free (the visa fee is separate)

Typical time

30–60 minutes to complete

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.

Issued by

National passport authority

Typical cost

$20–$150

Typical time

1–6 weeks (expedited often available)

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Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.

Issued by

Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)

Typical cost

$5–$15

Typical time

Same day

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Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.

Issued by

Airline / travel agent

Typical cost

free–$30 for a reservation

Typical time

Same day

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Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.

Issued by

Your bank / employer / sponsor

Typical cost

free–$20

Typical time

Same day–1 week

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Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.

Issued by

National police / justice ministry

Typical cost

free–$50

Typical time

A few days–4 weeks

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Verified 11 Jun 2026