You can check it in the official decree of the Costa Rican government: Costa Rica VISA official Decree

Exceptions for entry group with consular visa or restricted visa:

Nationals of countries with these types of visas, who have visas or residencies that allow multiple entries in any category, including refugee and asylum category and type D and C1/D visas only, with a minimum validity of 90 calendar days in the United States of America and Canada, may enter Costa Rica.

Do you need an entry or transit visa? If you are from a restricted visa country and are only passing through on your way to another destination, you must obtain a transit visa.

Costa Rica visa requirements for Indian citizens:

India falls under the third group of visa types for Costa Rica, which offers a single-entry visa with 60 days to enter the country, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 calendar days, extendable up to 90 days. The passport must have a minimum validity of 180 days.

Exception: In Costa Rica, we do business with Indian companies, and we receive many visitors of Indian nationality but with permanent residence in the United States:

Suppose the Indian person has permanent residence in the United States or Canada. In that case, the rules of these two countries apply, and they can be exempted from the visa to enter Costa Rica. The visas of the United States of America type C1, C2, and C3 correspond to transit visas and are not accepted.

Apply for Costa Rica VISA:

You must complete a visa application form and send it to the Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate in your home country to apply for a visa. You must also provide the required documentation, such as a valid passport and other travel documents, such as photographs and proof of funds.

The processing time for a visa varies depending on the type of visa and the embassy or consulate to which you apply. However, you should expect to wait at least 2-3 weeks for your visa to be processed in certain countries.

Extending Your Stay in Costa Rica

An application for residency offers a bridge to an extended stay in Costa Rica. AG Legal guides you through the application process, ensuring a smooth transition to your new “pura vida” life.

Stay without a visa:

When you, have a residency application, the file number assigned to you by the Costa Rican authority serves as a document that validates your stay in the country legally; you do not have to leave the country or need a valid visa.

You can also plan travel abroad, make emergency travel, and enter or leave Costa Rica with the airline of your choice to the destination of your choice without any problem.

 Travel advice for Costa Rica: Always try to consider times of the year prone to the rainy season in tourist areas and natural disasters, and also remember that Costa Rica is no longer a Covid-19 alert, so you do not need vaccination so that you can take advantage of your visit period, but if something were to happen to you (hopefully not) remember that in Costa Rica we have an excellent health service, with the best doctors and hospitals in the whole Central American region.

Entry restrictions: Yellow Fever Vaccination.

If you are traveling to Costa Rica from certain countries in South America or sub-Saharan Africa, then you will be required to present proof of the Yellow Fever vaccination.

If you purchased a tour package months before your trip, then it’s essential to verify the current entry rules. Otherwise, your travel plans could be affected.