Costa Rica Passport & Visa Requirements

Costa Rica Visa Requirements 

British citizens do not need a visa to visit Costa Rica for stays of up to 180 days under a tourist visa waiver. The exact length you are allowed to stay is discretionary and determined by immigration officers on arrival. 

Passport Validity for Costa Rica Travel 

Your passport must be valid for the entirety of your stay in Costa Rica and have an ‘expiry date’ of at least one day after the date you plan to leave the country.  

For the most up-to-date travel information, please visit the FCDO website. 

Costa Rica holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Costa Rica – San Jose – Sarapiqui – La Fortuna – Bijagua – Tambor –Tarcoles – Uvita

    A Family Adventure Discovering Costa Rica’s Wild Side - From Jungle and Volcano Adventures to Relaxed Pacific Beach Days

    Treat the whole family to 13 days in Costa Rica, swapping screens for volcano hikes, jungle wildlife and beach time on the Pacific Coast

    13 days, from £3135 to £4195

  • One Country Costa Rica – San Jose – Arenal – Playa Avellana – Nosara

    Costa Rica for Couples - from Lush Jungle to the Beaches of Nosara

    A romantic retreat for nature-lovers – from volcano views and rich rainforest to blissful beaches

    10 days, from £3300 to £4500

  • One Country Costa Rica – San Jose – Bajos del Toro – Tenorio – Monteverde – Uvita – Puerto Jimenez

    Cloud Forests, Volcanoes and Hotel Hideaways - Explore Costa Rica by Car

    Buckle up for this two-week exploration of Costa Rica by car, journeying between spectacular natural sites and charming coastal corners

    16 days, from £8900 to £11600

Best places to go in Costa Rica

San Jose La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Bijagua Nosara Dominical Alajuela Rio Celeste National Park Tenorio Volcano Park Uvita Family Central America Curu Reserve Corcovado National Park Miravalles Volcano Osa Peninsula & Golfo Dulce Puerto Jiménez Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui Tarcoles Turrialba Valley