Up to 180 calendar days per entry. The exact number of days is granted at the immigration officer's discretion. The stay is generally non-extendable, but if you were granted less than 90 days, DGME rules allow an extension request up to a maximum of 90 days.

There is no visa or entry fee. A departure/exit tax of about US$29 applies when leaving, though it is usually included in your airfare.

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Andorra to Costa Rica visa requirements

Q: What documents do I need on arrival?

A valid machine-readable Andorran passport, a confirmed onward/return ticket, and proof of funds of at least US$100 per month of your stay.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply?

No. Costa Rica is not in the Schengen area, so neither the Schengen 90/180 rule nor ETIAS applies to entering Costa Rica. ETIAS instead affects Costa Ricans traveling to Europe.

Q: Did the November 2025 rule changes affect Andorra?

No. The 17 November 2025 DGME update refined the four-group system and tightened rules for restricted (Group 3/4) nationalities, but Andorra remains Group 1 visa-free with up to 180 days.

Andorran ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist visits to Costa Rica. Andorra is a Group 1 (visa-exempt) nationality and may stay up to 180 days per entry, granted as an entry stamp on arrival. Andorra is classified by Costa Rica's Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) as a Group 1 country, the most privileged category, meaning Andorran ordinary passport holders enter visa-free for tourism. Under DGME Resolution AJ-484-11-2025, effective 17 November 2025, Group 1 nationals may be admitted for up to 180 calendar days, determined at the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry. The Group 1 stay is generally non-extendable, but the resolution contains an important exception: travelers granted less than 90 days may request an extension up to a maximum of 90 days. No advance application, eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival is required; travelers simply receive an entry stamp. Entry conditions are light: the passport need only be valid for the duration of the stay (effectively at least one day under the new rules, though carriers and officers commonly expect validity covering the trip), and travelers must show an onward/return ticket and proof of economic means of at least US$100 per month of intended stay. The November 2025 reform refined the four-group system and tightened rules for restricted (Group 3 and 4) nationalities, but did not change Andorra's Group 1 visa-free status. Costa Rica is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Costa Rica.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-17

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-17

Visa type

Visa-free (Group 1 visa-exempt nationality) - entry stamp on arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 180 calendar days per entry; extension only if initially granted less than 90 days, up to a maximum of 90 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple (each entry assessed at the border)

from issue date

Visa fee

None (no visa fee; an exit tax/airport departure fee of approx. US$29 applies on departure, often included in airfare)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - admitted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the period of stay (minimum 1 day under 2025 guidelines); onward ticket and proof of funds US$100/month required

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your nationality group

Verify that Andorra remains a Group 1 (visa-exempt) country on the DGME / Costa Rican embassy list before booking. Andorra is currently Group 1 and needs no visa.

· Visa-free· Group 1

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Check passport validity

Ensure your Andorran passport is machine-readable (ICAO standard) and valid at least for the duration of your stay. Although the 2025 rules require only 1 day of validity, airlines may still require longer.

· ICAO machine-readable

/03

Book onward or return travel

Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket leaving Costa Rica. Immigration officers and airlines routinely ask to see it on arrival or at check-in.

· Mandatory

/04

Prepare proof of funds

Be ready to show economic means of at least US$100 per month (or partial month) of your planned stay, e.g. card, cash, or bank statement.

· US$100/month

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Arrive and receive entry stamp

At the Costa Rican port of entry, present your passport, onward ticket, and proof of funds. The officer stamps your passport and grants a stay of up to 180 days.

· Up to 180 days· Officer discretion

/06

Respect your permitted stay

Do not overstay the days granted. The Group 1 stay is generally non-extendable, but if you were granted less than 90 days, the DGME resolution allows requesting an extension up to a maximum of 90 days.

· Extension limited

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Andorra -> Costa Rica · Visa-free (Group 1 visa-exempt nationality) - entry stamp on arrival

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredValid Andorran ordinary passport (machine-readable, ICAO standard)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredPassport valid for the duration of stay (airlines may want more)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket out of Costa Rica

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of economic means (min. US$100 per month of stay)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedAccommodation details / address for the stay

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedFunds to cover the departure/exit tax (approx. US$29 if not in airfare)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedVerify Andorra is still Group 1 on DGME site before departure

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesDirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) - Visas, Costa Rica Costa Rican Legal Information System - DGME Resolution AJ-484-11-2025 Visit Costa Rica (official tourism board) - Entry Requirements

Application link included: Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) - Visas, Costa Rica

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeUS$0No visa required for Group 1 nationals such as Andorra

Entry stamp on arrivalUS$0Issued free at the port of entry

Departure / exit taxapprox. US$29Charged on leaving Costa Rica; frequently included in airline ticket price

Total estimate0 — US$29incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

On-arrival entry stamp

Immediate (at border)

No prior application; Group 1 travelers are admitted and stamped on arrival after document check.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Group 1 visa-exempt nationality

Costa Rica's DGME places Andorra in Group 1, the category with the easiest entry and no visa requirement.

High

/02

Onward/return ticket required

Travelers must show a ticket leaving Costa Rica; lacking one is a common reason for denied boarding or entry questions.

High

/03

Proof of funds check

Officers may request evidence of at least US$100/month for the stay.

Medium

/04

Passport validity / readability

A damaged or non-ICAO-readable passport can cause refusal even though minimum validity is short.

Medium

/05

Overstay or extension misunderstanding

Group 1 stays can be granted up to 180 days, but the only extension carve-out is for travelers initially granted less than 90 days, up to a maximum of 90 days.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-17

Costa Rica extension caveat corrected

Clarified that Group 1 stays are generally non-extendable but travelers initially granted less than 90 days may request an extension up to a maximum of 90 days; also corrected related U.S. VWP and Schengen/ETIAS wording.

2026-05-30

AD to Costa Rica route verified

Confirmed Andorra remains a Group 1 visa-exempt nationality with up to 180 days stay under DGME guidelines effective 17 November 2025. No visa, eVisa, or VOA needed.

/09 — The questions