India passport to Costa Rica
Visa required for India passport holders.
IndiaCosta RicaShort stayVisa required
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance to enter Costa Rica, usually through an embassy, consulate or accredited visa centre.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Costa Rica — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Costa Rica's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the visa you are issued
- Costa Rica passports in India
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply through Costa Rica's embassy, a consulate or an accredited visa centre — usually the one covering the country where you live — and allow weeks rather than days.
Long stay
Staying in Costa Rica longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Retirement ×2
- Investment
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored
- Family
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than Costa Rica does.
What changes
India and Costa Rica side by side
| India | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | San Jose |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Spanish |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Costa Rican Colón |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $19,970 |
| Population | 1.46B | 5.2M |
GDP and population: World Bank.