Costa Rica
Canada
Canada visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at costarica.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Costa Rica
- Embassy of Canada in San José
La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contraloría General de la República, San José
Today · Closed
Canada has 1 mission in Costa Rica, with its embassy in San José.
Canadian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
CanadaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Canada
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
In Costa Rica, applications go to the Canadian embassy in San José, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Costa Rica?
The Canadian embassy in Costa Rica is in San José.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.