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title: Thailand visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: "Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Thailand. Stay up to 15 days. Fee: THB 2,000. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Thailand visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Thailand.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (15 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Visa validity:** 15 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** THB 2,000
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** 10,000 THB per person or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated checkpoint in Thailand** — Visa on Arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g., Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Chiang Mai) and a few land border crossings.
2. **Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter** — Look for signs or ask airport staff for the VOA counter before immigration.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, completed form, photo, onward ticket, proof of accommodation and funds, and pay 2,000 THB in cash.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The officer will process and stamp your passport with a 15-day permission to stay.
5. **Proceed to immigration** — Present your passport with the VOA stamp to the immigration officer for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Identity): Provided at the checkpoint
- **Passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm)** (Identity): White background, recent
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Within 15 days of arrival
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter with address
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, traveler's cheques, or bank statement showing at least 10,000 THB per person
- **Visa fee (2,000 THB)** (Financial): Payable in Thai baht cash
- **Recent bank statement (optional but recommended)** (Financial, optional): Not mandatory but may support proof of funds

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 10,000 THB per person
- cash
- traveler's cheques
- bank statement

Proof of funds is mandatory but may be checked randomly; cash is the most straightforward.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is NOT extendable; you must leave Thailand within 15 days.
- Overstay results in a fine of 500 THB per day and possible blacklisting.
- Only nationals from 21 eligible countries (including Costa Rica) can use VOA at designated entry points.
- VOA cannot be converted to another visa type while in Thailand.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months) or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
- **Lack of confirmed onward ticket or proof of accommodation** — Have a printed onward ticket and hotel booking ready.
- **Insufficient funds or unable to demonstrate them** — Carry at least 10,000 THB per person in cash or a bank statement.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation in Thailand** — Check travel history and clear any overstay fines before re-entry.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Thailand. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (15 days).

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

Up to 15 days.

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

Government fee: THB 2,000.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Completed visa on arrival application form; Passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm); Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Thailand?

At least 6 months.

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- [Thailand visa for every passport](/visa/thailand)
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