Travel Requirements

Welcome!

We are so excited to welcome you to Costa Rica! This page serves to connect you to the appropriate agencies for current requirements when flying into Costa Rica and flying home.

Entrance Requirements

The entrance requirements to Costa Rica vary depending on your country of origin and also which country you are physically traveling from. Visas and potentially some vaccinations need to be considered when traveling from some countries.  Information can be found in the links below:

Traveling to Costa Rica:

  • Information for entering Costa Rica can be found on the Embassy website. The Embassy also has Frequently Asked Questions on this link.
  • Information for entering Costa Rica from the U.S. can be viewed on this link.
  • Please note: if you are a U.S. Passport holder, a U.S. Passport Card is not sufficient for international flights, you need a Passport Book.  You can read about the differences of a Passport Card vs a Passport Book on this link.
  • It is recommended (not required) that travelers consider purchasing travel insurance.

Traveling back to your home country:

    • For those returning to any other countries: please check with your embassy for entrance requirements.

We hope this information helps prepare for your trip!  Please let us know if you have any questions; we are here to make your experience in Costa Rica an unforgettable one!