Costa Rica: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
Costa Rica. Entry types in this data: 7. Long-stay routes: 2. Tax system: Territorial.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consular visa – Group III | Embassy visa | 30 days | 79 |
| Visa exemption – Group I (180 days) | Visa-free | 180 days | 64 |
| Visa exemption – Group II (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days | 35 |
| Restricted visa – Group IV | Embassy visa | 30 days | 23 |
| Consular visa – Group III — No Costa Rican visa needed when holding a multiple-entry US or Canadia | Visa-free | – | 79 |
| Restricted visa – Group IV — No Costa Rican visa needed when holding a multiple-entry US or Canadia | Visa-free | – | 23 |
| Consular visa – Group III — Holders of Chinese public-affairs passports are visa-exempt (modelled | Visa-free | 30 days | 1 |
Border rules
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
- More than 183 days present, in a tax year
Sources
- Costa Rica actualiza requisitos de ingreso
- ¿Cuáles países necesitan visa para entrar a Costa Rica? Migración actualiza requisitos
- Costa Rica endurece requisitos de ingreso
- Información de visas de ingreso y permanencia para no residentes en Costa Rica
- Directrices Generales de Visas de Ingreso y Permanencia para No Residentes (Alcance 148, La Gaceta 216, 17-11-2025)