Last updated: 2024-06-27 09:46:01
Tourist Visa
General Information
• If the applicant holds a multiple-entry visa (business or tourism) to the United States or Canada, they can stay in Costa Rica for a maximum of 30 days. The visa must be valid until the last day of their stay in Costa Rica.
• Before traveling to Costa Rica, a scanned copy of the visa and the biographical page of the passport should be sent to concr-in@rree.go.cr. An official will advise if the applicant can travel to Costa Rica without a consular visa.
Documents and Particulars
1. Passports:
• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
• Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
• 2 photographs each.
• White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter:
• A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Costa Rica.
• The covering letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates.
• The covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements:
• Original 3 months' personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.
• Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
• Bank statements should have a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
• Copy of international credit card with three months' credit card statement.
5. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
• Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
• Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
• Any proof of your accommodation/purpose at the destination/Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
• Police clearance certificate (duly apostilled from Ministry of External Affairs) and its official translation into Spanish (duly apostilled from Ministry of External Affairs).
• Hotel vouchers.
7. Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
• Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
• NOC from other partners or Directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
• Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees/public servants).
• Last 6 months' Salary Statements (only for Private firms).
• Company ID card (optional).
• Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees).
Students:
• Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage Certificate (Original).
• Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready).
Children traveling and unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parent respectively if both/either of them are unaccompanied.
• Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Government ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted.
Additional Supporting Documents if Available:
• FD Receipts from banks.
• Public shares/debentures certificate.
• Asset evaluation report from a CA.
• Endorsement on passport/receipt of purchase of foreign exchange.
Travel Insurance:
• Valid Travel Insurance which covers the days of travel.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Embassy of Costa Rica
2/15, Third Floor, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Tel :011 4108 0810
Email: concr-in@rree.go.cr, embassycrin@gmail.com, embajadacostarica.india@gmail.com
