Costa Rica
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Thailand visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Thailand, valid for stays of up to 15 days.
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Thailand visa?
Visa exemption and Tourist Visa (TR)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: up to 30 days; Tourist Visa: stays of up to 60 days per entry, extendable at the Immigration Bureau
- Processing time
- Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application
Apply on Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)
Thailand’s official site for the tourist visa is thaievisa.go.th. Processing time, as Thailand states it: Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: up to 30 days; Tourist Visa: stays of up to 60 days per entry, extendable at the Immigration Bureau.
Thai citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Thailand, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Thailand
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens receive the visa for Thailand at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Thailand’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Malaysia admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Thailand, valid for stays of up to 15 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Thailand?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 15 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa on arrival in Thailand.
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.