Visa requirements

United States of America to Costa Rica

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from United States of America to Costa Rica.

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • Group 1 - Visa-Free 180 Days
  • Visa Exemption with US/Canada/Schengen Visa

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • Student Visa

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • Temporary Residence Permit - Employer Sponsored
  • Special Category - Arts & Entertainment
  • Investor Visa
  • Digital Nomad Visa
  • Rentista Visa - Freelancers & Self-Employed

• Transit visas

  Passing through on the way to another country.

  • Transit - Group 1 Countries

• Business visas

  Business trips, meetings and conferences.

  • Business Visitors - Group 1 Countries
  • Short-term Business Visitor Visa

• Medical visas

  Medical treatment and health-related stays.

  • Medical Tourism - Group 1 Countries
  • Medical Treatment Visa

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Diplomatic Visa Required

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