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

Citizens of Eritrea 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 · Visa · Tourist (up to 30 days)
- **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:** 10–30 days
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Check visa exemption** — If you hold a valid multiple-entry visa for Schengen, USA, or Canada, you may enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days.
2. **Schedule an appointment** — Contact the nearest Costa Rican embassy or consulate to book an in-person appointment for biometric enrollment.
3. **Prepare all required documents** — Gather passport, photos, itinerary, bank statements, employment letter, and vaccination certificate.
4. **Attend the appointment** — Submit documents, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and pay the visa fee.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 10 to 30 working days.
6. **Collect your passport** — Once approved, collect your passport with the visa sticker from the embassy.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have two blank pages
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Passport-size photographs (2 recent, 2x2 inches)** (Identity): White background
- **Valid multiple-entry visa of Schengen/US/Canada** (Travel, optional): If held, may enter visa-free for 30 days
- **Travel itinerary (round-trip flight booking)** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel)
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Must show sufficient funds
- **Employment letter or proof of income** (Employment)
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): If traveling from endemic country
- **Proof of payment of visa fee** (Supporting)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent to $500 for stay
- bank statements
- credit card statements

Funds must be readily available and documented

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide bank statements showing at least $500 balance.
- **Missing travel itinerary or accommodation proof** — Submit confirmed round-trip flight and hotel booking.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Eritrea need a visa for Costa Rica and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa · Tourist (up to 30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Typically 10–30 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed visa application form; Passport-size photographs (2 recent, 2x2 inches); Travel itinerary (round-trip flight booking); Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Bank statements (last 3 months); and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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