Costa Rica Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalitiesfor 🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens travelling to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

ℹ️What to Expect

As a New Zealand 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.

Document requirements are not yet listed for this visa. Check back soon.

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

New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

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