Costa Rica passport → Australia
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?
Costa Rican passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
- Costa RicaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Costa Rican passport holders
New ZealandVisa required
Common questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?
Costa Rican passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Australia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?
131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #26 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.