Costa Rica Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalitiesfor 🇭🇷 Croatian citizens travelling to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

📋Required Documents2

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  Proof of onward or return travel within 90 days
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  Valid passport (valid for the duration of stay)

  Many nationals enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

ℹ️What to Expect

As a Croatian passport holder, you can enter Costa Rica without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Costa Rica embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of sufficient funds (around USD 100/month of stay) (if applicable)
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  Proof of accommodation in Costa Rica (if applicable)

🌐Why Croatian passport holders do not need a visa for Costa Rica

Croatian passport holders can enter Costa Rica without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Croatian citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

⚠️Common Reasons Costa Rica Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalities Applications Are Refused6

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  No clear tourist purpose, or a return / onward ticket that is missing or inconsistent on arrival.
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  Insufficient proof of funds (around USD 100 per month of stay) or of accommodation when officers ask.
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  Seeking to extend the 90-day stay in-country: it cannot be extended without applying for a residency category, and repeated back-to-back entries suggesting de-facto residence can be refused.
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  A passport not valid for the duration of the intended stay, or a nationality that requires a consular visa rather than visa-free entry.
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  A prior overstay, unpaid fine, or entry ban in Costa Rica.
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  Using a tourist entry for paid employment or commercial activity.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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