Costa Rica Visa Requirements: 1-800-345-6541
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Costa Rica Visa for Canada Passport Holder
Costa Rican visa requirements
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
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Mail us the following documents:
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Original Canada passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
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Passport-type photographs: 1
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Required Costa Rica visa supporting documents for citizens of Canada:
- Proof of solid economic status (bank account statements, salary statements, etc.)
- Copy of itinerary. It is recommended NOT to buy your airline ticket until your visa has been approved.
- A personal or company letter stating the purpose of your trip. If you have been invited by the government or a public or private institution, request a letter in Spanish addressed to the Direcci??n General de Migraci??n y Extranjer??a.
Citizens of the following countries will require an Authorized visa (processing time 3 weeks or more): Palestine, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Syria, People's Republic of China, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Algeria.
Maximum stay in Costa Rica: 90 days
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Costa Rica visa fees for citizens of Canada
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Embassy fee | Our fee | Processing time | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry / tourist | up to 30 days | $ 20.00 USD | $ 49.95 USD | 12 business days | $ 69.95 USD |
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