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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Spain
description: Citizens of Spain can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Spain

Citizens of Spain can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 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
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 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 stay (e.g., bank statements, cash, credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Arrange return/onward ticket and place to stay.
3. **Complete digital migration form (if available)** — Fill out electronic Migration Form (FMM) online for faster entry.
4. **Arrive at Costa Rican border** — Present passport and any requested documents to immigration officer.
5. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer grants up to 180 days for tourism; verify duration given.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Travel): Must be valid for entire stay plus one day
- **Completed embarkation form (digital or paper)** (Travel): Often provided by airline or immigration form on arrival
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Costa Rica within authorized stay
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Supporting, optional): May be requested at border
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, traveler's checks, or credit card
- **Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical expenses during stay

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $300 for length of stay (approximately $30/day)
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's checks
- Credit card

Immigration may ask for proof at entry.

## Good to know

- Stay must not exceed 180 days within a one-year period without a visa.
- Overstay may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficiently valid passport (less than 6 months).** — Check passport expiry and renew if needed.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Always have a confirmed ticket out of Costa Rica.
- **Inability to prove sufficient funds.** — Carry cash or bank statements showing adequate funds.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Spain can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.

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

Up to 180 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed embarkation form (digital or paper); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory).

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

At least 6 months.

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