| Requirement |
Details |
| Passport |
Original passport with a validity of at least six months on the day of arrival to Costa Rica and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a) Copy of all the pages of the Passport
b) Attach all your old passports (if any) |
| Costa Rica Visa Application Form |
One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant. |
| Photo Specification |
One recent camera-clicked passport-sized colored photograph on a white background with 80% face cover on a matt or semi-matt finished paper (35mm x 45mm).
Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled, and should not have been used in any previous visas. |
| Covering Letter |
Covering Letter from the applicant stating his/her full name, nationality, passport number, type & validity, address, purpose and duration of visit, approximate dates of arrival & departure, expected port of entry and exit, occupation, address in Costa Rica, date & place of birth, fax or email address for notifications.
The letter should be duly signed by an authorized signatory and addressed to:
The Visa Officer, Honorary Consulate General of Costa Rica, New Delhi
Please Note: Covering Letter on letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed. |
| Financials |
a) Original personal bank statement with bank's seal and signature for the last 6 months with sufficient balance.
b) Personal ITR for 3 years.
c) Original salary slip for the last 3 months with company stamp.
Please Note: If the expense of the trip is borne by the company or by someone else, then that company's or that person's bank statement for the last 6 months has to be provided. |
| Proof of Occupation - Self Employed |
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership Deed.
b) Brief Company Profile.
c) Articles of Memorandum (in case the applicant is MD/Director). |
| Proof of Occupation - Employed |
a) Original letter from the employer stating applicant's name, net & gross salary, years of service and position in the company, bank account details.
b) Letter from the employing company (original document), stating the reason for the trip and who will be responsible for its payment.
c) Original bank statement of the last six months with bank's seal & stamp.
d) Last 3 months salary slips. |
| Note |
1. If the expense of the trip is borne by the Company or someone else, then please present that Company's or that person's bank statement (last 6 months).
2. Registration certificate of the Indian company duly apostilled by MEA and its official Spanish translation, duly apostilled by MEA. |
| Airline Reservation |
Round trip ticket itinerary (maximum 30 days between arrival and departure of Costa Rica).
Please Note: The travel dates mentioned on the covering letter, invitation letter & air ticket should be the same. |
| Proof of Accommodation |
Proof of stay in Costa Rica. |
| PCC |
Police Clearance Certificate duly apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs and its official translation into Spanish, duly apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Note: PCC must be issued from the Regional Passport Office. |
| Marriage Certificate |
Marriage certificate and a copy of both sides, duly apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs, and its official translation into Spanish, duly apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. |
| Birth Certificate |
Birth certificate in case of minors and copy of both sides (below the age of 18 years and duly apostilled by Ministry of External Affairs), and its official translation into Spanish (duly apostilled by Ministry of External Affairs). |
| Important Notes |
a) All documents must be presented in English or Spanish or come with an official translation in order to be processed by the Consular Section of the Embassy. All presented documents will be kept by the Embassy for the records. Original documents must be accompanied by their copies.
b) An appointment will be arranged for the personal interview. This usually takes about a week. The applicant will have to go to the embassy once he/she receives a call from the embassy.
c) If the applicant holds a multiple-entry visa (business/tourism) to USA or Canada, he/she can stay in Costa Rica for a maximum of 30 days with any of the aforesaid visas. However, the visa must be valid till the last day of his/her stay in Costa Rica.
Please Note: The Embassy takes 30 working days to analyze the visa application. Make sure that all the documents presented are updated for another 15 working days.
The visa issued is Single Entry. It must be used within the first 60 days after the date of issue and allows the holder to stay in Costa Rica for a maximum of 30 days; however, the actual number of days will be determined by the Immigration Officer at arrival. |
| Yellow Fever / Health Regulation |
Applicants are advised to check whether a Yellow Fever Certificate is required or not, including vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travelers.
Health regulation for passengers leaving India:
There is no health check requirement by the Indian Government on passengers leaving India. However, persons leaving for a yellow fever infected area are advised in their own interest to get themselves vaccinated and to be in possession of valid yellow fever vaccination certificates before they leave the country. |