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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Seychelles
description: Citizens of Seychelles can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Seychelles

Citizens of Seychelles can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Tourist (visa-free entry)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for duration of stay (e.g., cash, credit cards, bank statements).

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity and travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and you have a return ticket.
2. **Travel to Costa Rica** — Upon arrival, present passport and any supporting documents to immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Costa Rica within allowed stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): May be requested upon entry; amount not fixed but typically covers expenses.
- **Accommodation details** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be asked by immigration.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statement
- Credit card
- Cash

No fixed minimum, but sufficient to cover stay is expected.

## Good to know

- Always verify latest requirements with the Costa Rican embassy or official sources before travel.
- Immigration officers have discretion to deny entry if any document is deemed insufficient.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or missing onward ticket** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and carry a printed return/onward ticket.
- **Inability to prove sufficient funds** — Carry bank statements, credit cards, or enough cash to demonstrate financial means.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Seychelles can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Tourist (visa-free entry).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation details.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Costa Rica visa for every passport](/visa/costa-rica)
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