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Costa Rica

North America · Central America · Capital: San José

Travel purpose

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National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.

Visa Free

Visa Required

Visa required

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National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
  • 2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
  • Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
  • Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
  • Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
  • Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
  • Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
  • Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Last verified: 24 Apr 2026

All travel purposes

Transit

Visa Free

No airside transit visa required

Airside transit through international airports typically does not require a separate visa for Indian passport holders. A visa is required only if you need to leave the international zone. Confirm with your airline before travel, especially for long layovers or airports without separate transit areas.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 24 Apr 2026

Transit

Visa Required

Transit data not available

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Verify current transit requirements with your airline or the destination airport authority before travel.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 23 Apr 2026

Business

Visa Required

Visa required

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National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the US or with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada or a member state of the European Union.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
  • 2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
  • Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
  • Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
  • Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
  • Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
  • Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
  • Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
  • Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
  • Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Last verified: 24 Apr 2026

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