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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Taiwan
description: Citizens of Taiwan can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Taiwan

Citizens of Taiwan can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 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 entry · Tourism (up to 30 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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 the duration of stay (e.g., credit card, cash, or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival and have a return/onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at Costa Rican port of entry** — Present passport and supporting documents to immigration officer.
3. **Receive entry stamp and stay permission** — Officer typically grants up to 30 days; verify the stamped date before leaving the counter.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Flight reservation showing departure from Costa Rica.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at border; credit card, cash, or bank statement accepted.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Specific amount not fixed; officers use discretion.

## Good to know

- Taiwan passport holders can enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days per visit.
- Overstaying may result in fines and future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Always book a confirmed departure flight.
- **Insufficient funds or suspicious purpose of visit** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and be ready to explain the itinerary.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Taiwan can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry · Tourism (up to 30 days).

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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