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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Where Indian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in India on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City2,303 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 4,027 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara4,218 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
Measured from New Delhi, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,303 km), Jerusalem, Israel (4,027 km) and Ankara, Turkey (4,218 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of India is decided by Costa Rica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to India
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from India to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Indian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to India
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in India?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in India. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 2,303 km from New Delhi.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for India?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica 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.