BEFORE YOU GO
Costa Rica entry requirements for US passport holders
Your passport, your visa rules, your next steps. Prepare your documents before departure.
02 / YOUR TRAVEL BRIEF
Costa Rica
- Passport
- United States
- Residence
- Not specified
- Transit
- Not specified
Read the visa rules first, including any exemptions. Open each topic for the full conditions that may apply to you.
Rules supplied by the Emirates travel requirements service. Retrieved . May be cached for up to 2 hours. Confirm with the official authorities and your airline.
Requirements can change at short notice. Always verify your travel documents with your airline and the official immigration authorities before departure.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you take off
Which rules apply to US passport holders visiting Costa Rica?
Read the visa requirements and their exemptions together. These results use your passport nationality; residence permits, other visas, transit and the purpose of your visit can change the applicable conditions. Add residence and transit in the checker when relevant.
Does a flight reservation replace a visa or a paid flight ticket?
No. Safeonward provides temporary flight reservations. A reservation does not give permission to travel on the flight and does not replace a visa. Check whether your airline or consulate accepts a reservation or requires a fully paid ticket before ordering.
Where should I confirm the requirements before departure?
Use the official source linked in this guide and check with your operating airline. The detailed rules are retrieved from the Emirates travel requirements service and may be cached for up to two hours. The retrieval time is shown when available; it is not a guarantee that a government reviewed your personal situation.
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