Passport & Visa Information

Costa Rica trip

All international guests

Adults and children need a passport to visit Costa Rica. It is recommended and often required that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your departure date.

For U.S. guests

We recommend the following resources to help you obtain the documents you'll need:

Passport Application: Instructions on how and where to apply or print passport applications.

For other international guests

Contact your government officials for passport information.

Will you need a visa?

Please contact the nearest Costa Rican embassy for details.