Costa Rica Visa

Yes, you must submit your passport at the embassy for the Costa Rica visa application. However, if you apply through Atlys, we will submit your documents at the embassy on your behalf.

Applying for your Costa Rica visa at least 3-4 weeks before visiting Costa Rica is advised.

When applying for your Costa Rica visa, you must submit the following documents:

• Passport: You need a passport that is valid for at least six more months.

• Passport Copy: You must submit a copy of each of your passport’s pages.

• Application form: You must fully and accurately complete the visa application form.

• Proof of Accommodation: Show proof of stay by submitting hotel reservations.

• Flight Tickets: Provide your flight itinerary by submitting your flight bookings.

• Police Clearance Certificate: The police clearance certificate must be issued by the relevant Regional Passport Office and be duly apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. You also require a Spanish translation of the certificate.

• Cover Letter: Submit a cover letter providing all your details, including your address, occupation, and contact details.

• Bank Statements: You must submit your bank statements to prove you have sufficient funds for your trip.

• Tax Returns: If applicable, your last 3 year’s income tax returns.

If your visa is rejected, you can reapply for your visa. To do so, you must ensure that all your documents are provided and you meet the requirements.

Reapplying for your visa causes you to pay the visa fees again since the government or visa portals will not refund them. Instead, you can apply through Atlys, where you are guaranteed a refund of up to ₹8000 or $100 on rejected visas. This refund will not include the service fee.

Yes, the tourist visa for Costa Rica is a multi-entry visa. This allows you to enter the country multiple times.

An interview is not always required when applying for your Costa Rica visa. However, this depends on each application, and if the authorities find it necessary, they can ask you to attend an interview.

If you apply for your visa through Atlys, we will send your approved visa to you via courier.

The Costa Rica visa takes about 10 to 15 days to process. However, delays can cause your visa processing to take longer.

No, you can not work in Costa Rica with a tourist visa. The tourist visa can only be used for tourism and leisure purposes.

An interview is not always required when applying for a Costa Rica visa. It depends on each application, and most of the time, an interview is not required. But, if you must attend an interview, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Yes, on Atlys, you can apply for various visa applicants at once. When doing so, ensure that you have the required details of each applicant.

Various factors can delay the processing of your visa. Here are some of the more common reasons:

• Peak travel seasons.

• Incomplete documents.

• Incorrect documents.

• Having a criminal record.

• The complexity of the application.

When you apply for a visa to Costa Rica, ensure that your passport is valid for at least six more months.