Costa Rica Visa Checker for La Fortuna
Costa Rica does not require a tourist visa for citizens of the EU/EEA, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan, among many other nationalities. Since 2023, permitted stays can run up to 180 days, though the exact length is set by the immigration officer at entry, not guaranteed in advance. Select your passport below to see your current status.
What every traveller needs to know
- A valid passport is required for entry — check that it will remain valid well beyond your planned departure date.
- Airlines will generally refuse boarding without proof of an onward or return ticket out of Costa Rica — have it ready to show at check-in, not just at immigration.
- A $29 exit tax applies when leaving Costa Rica by air, but it is now built into almost all air tickets, so most travellers never pay it separately.
- No vaccinations are required to enter Costa Rica, except yellow fever for travellers arriving from certain countries in South America and Africa — check current requirements if this applies to your route.
- Visitors from visa-exempt countries can drive in Costa Rica on their national driving licence for the length of their permitted stay — no international permit is required.
Always verify current requirements on the official Costa Rican immigration portal before booking flights — rules and permitted stay lengths can change. travel.state.gov · canada.ca