Canada Visa for Costa Rican citizens

Canada tourist visa conditions for Costa Rican citizens

• Visa stay

  180 days
• Visa validity

  180 days
• Visa price

  ₡ 2.35K
• Visa term

  Short term
• Visa applicant

  Required

Canada visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens

• Visa Application Form

  Completed Online application form for Canada, ensure all sections are filled out accurately and legibly, incomplete or incorrect forms may result in delays or denial of your visa application, double-check for any errors before submission.

  Visa Application
• Passport Copy

  A clear scan copy of your passport with information pages that have your signature, provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates, the passport must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa, ensure the scan is clear and all details are readable.
• Travel Proof

  A round-trip flight reservation for Canada, this should include details of your departure and return flights, with confirmed booking references, this helps verify your travel plans and intended stay duration.

  Get Flight Itinerary
• Accomodation Proof

  Accommodation reservation in Canada for the duration of your visit, the reservation should include the name and address of the accommodation, your check-in and check-out dates, and confirmation of your booking, this helps verify where you will be staying during your trip.

  Get Hotel Itinerary

Canada Visa Exemption

How to apply for Canada tourist visa from Costa Rica

• 1
  Gather required documents

  Gather all the necessary documents required for a Canada tourist visa including passport and other supporting documents required by the Canada authorities, if your documents are in a language different from English, they need to be translated.
• 2
  Valid passport

  Check your Costa Rica passport is valid with at least 6 months of validity beyond your intended stay in Canada, if not, apply for a new Costa Rica passport, the passport must also have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• 3
  Online application

  Create your account online, select the type of visa you are applying for, and follow the prompts to complete the online visa application form, this form requires personal information, passport details, and intended travel plans to Canada, make sure to fill out the form accurately and completely.
• 4
  Upload documents

  Submit your application form and upload all the necessary documents as well, ensure that all documents are in order and up-to-date.
• 5
  Online payment

  After submitting the application, you will need to pay the visa application fee, the visa application fee can be paid using a credit card, debit card, or cash, the visa application fee is non-refundable, so make sure to carefully review your application and supporting documents before submitting them.
• 6
  Visa processing

  The processing time for the visa process is typically a few days, during this time, your application, passport, and any other documents will be reviewed by an immigration officer.
• 7
  Recieve visa

  If your application is approved, you will receive your Canada visa via email, once you receive your visa, download and print the e-visa and carry it with you when traveling to Canada.

Canada Travel Advice

Canada tourist visa things to consider

• Travelers arriving in Canada by air for business or tourism who held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years or currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa are eligible for an Electronic travel authorization (eTA).
• Otherwise, a paper or embassy visa is the only type of visa available to these travelers. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

Canada Embassies in Costa Rica

Embassy in San Jose

Northern America • North America

https://www.costarica.gc.ca

sjcra@international.gc.ca

La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contralora General de la Repblica, San Jos, Costa Rica Postal Address- P.O. Box 351-1007, San Jos, Costa Rica

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