Before you go
Entry requirements
For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.
Costa Rica
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid for your whole stay and undamaged. 1 page per entry stamp.
- Nothing to apply for. Free.
- Know your stay. Up to 180 days (not guaranteed; check your stamp).
- Bring a return or onward ticket.
- Yellow fever certificate only if arriving from certain countries in South America or Africa.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
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Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
