Costa Rica
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Australia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Costa Rica
- Consulate of Australia in San José
Avenida de Las Américas, San José
Australia has 1 mission in Costa Rica. Consulates: San José.
Australian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
AustraliaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Australia
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.