Travel corridorCosta Rica visa requirements for citizens of India.
Yes — citizens of India typically need a visa for Costa Rica, arranged before travel through a consular application.
Visa-free with valid US/Schengen visa
Routes for Costa Rica last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
Costa Rica Consular Tourist Visa: 5 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
Как получить: Visa application form
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- Destination consulate / immigration portal
- Обычная стоимость
- Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
- Обычный срок
- 30–60 minutes to complete
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Valid passport
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- National passport authority
- Обычная стоимость
- $20–$150
- Обычный срок
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Passport photos
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Обычная стоимость
- $5–$15
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Proof of onward travel
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- Airline / travel agent
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$30 for a reservation
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Proof of economic solvency
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- Your bank / employer / sponsor
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$20
- Обычный срок
- Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Police clearance / background documents
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.
- Кем выдаётся
- National police / justice ministry
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$50
- Обычный срок
- A few days–4 weeks
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
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