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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Egypt
description: "Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Costa Rica and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $52. Processing: 10–15 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Egypt

Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Costa Rica and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 10–15 days
- **Government fee:** $52
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient balance

## How to apply

1. **Gather required documents** — Collect all documents listed above as per checklist
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form accurately and sign it
3. **Book an appointment** — Schedule an appointment at the Embassy of Costa Rica in Cairo
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the $52 fee at the embassy during appointment
5. **Submit application in person** — Attend appointment with all original documents and copies
6. **Provide biometrics** — Fingerprints and photograph taken at the embassy
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 10-15 working days
8. **Collect passport** — Return to embassy to collect passport with visa sticker

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Download from embassy website and fill in English or Spanish
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos, 2x2 inches, white background
- **Flight itinerary** (Travel): Round-trip ticket reservation showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed booking for entire stay in Costa Rica
- **Bank statements** (Financial): Last 3 months, original and copy, showing sufficient funds
- **Employment letter** (Employment): On company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave
- **Travel medical insurance** (Supporting): Covering entire stay with minimum $50,000 coverage
- **Proof of civil status** (Identity, optional): Marriage certificate or birth certificate if applicable
- **Copy of previous visas** (Supporting, optional): If previously traveled to Schengen, US, UK, or Canada

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $500 per month of stay
- Bank statements
- Traveler's checks
- Credit card statements

Bank statements must be original and stamped by the bank

## Good to know

- U.S. permanent residents do not need a visa for Costa Rica
- Visa is single entry only
- Overstaying may result in fines and deportation

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries and sign the form
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide bank statements showing adequate balance for the trip
- **Invalid passport** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and blank pages

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Egypt need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Costa Rica and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa.

### How long can citizens of Egypt stay in Costa Rica?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Costa Rica visa cost for citizens of Egypt?

Government fee: $52.

### How long does Costa Rica visa processing take?

Typically 10–15 days.

### What documents do citizens of Egypt need for Costa Rica?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form; Passport-sized photographs; Flight itinerary; Hotel reservation; Bank statements; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Costa Rica?

At least 6 months.

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