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Costa Rica
Conditional visa exemption
Conditional visa-free · Official source checked 2026-10-13Conditional exemption — not unconditional visa-free access. Indian passport holders can enter without a visa only if they meet every eligibility requirement listed below; otherwise a visa is required. Border officers decide on arrival.
- Permitted stayUp to 30 days
- Entry typePer arrival
Embassy Fees (government visa fee)
- Embassy / Government Visa Fee (only if you qualify)Loading…
iVisa Experts Service Fee
- iVisa Experts assistance (optional, not a government fee; not needed for visa-free entry)Contact iVisa Experts for the latest visa fees and application assistance.
Conditions and documents
- Only with a multiple-entry US (B1/B2, D, C1/D) or Canada visa valid at least 6 months, or US/Canada/EU residence
- Otherwise a Costa Rican restricted visa is required
How to apply: Present your qualifying visa on arrival
Restricted visa (consular)
Embassy / consulate visa · Official source checked 2026-10-13- Permitted stayPending Verification
- Entry typeAs granted
Embassy Fees (government visa fee)
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Visa Centre Service Fees (not government fees)
- Visa centre / appointment service fee, if a visa centre is used — Pending VerificationPaid separately
iVisa Experts Service Fee
- iVisa Experts assistance (optional, not a government fee)Contact iVisa Experts for the latest visa fees and application assistance.
Conditions and documents
- Needed if you do not qualify for the exemption
- Prior authorisation through a Costa Rican consulate
How to apply: Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería / Costa Rican consulate
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Government processing and entry
Visa approval, visa validity and entry into Costa Rica are always subject to the relevant immigration authorities and are never guaranteed by iVisa Experts. iVisa Experts assistance is optional.
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