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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Costa Rica visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Costa Rica?

Immigration typically grants up to 30 days on arrival. This can be extended in-country up to a total of 90 days. The exact period is at the officer's discretion and is stamped in your passport.

Q: How valid must my passport be?

Your ordinary Taiwan passport must be valid for at least 90 days from your date of entry into Costa Rica.

Q: Do I need a return ticket?

Yes. You should hold a return or onward ticket out of Costa Rica within your permitted stay. Airlines and border officers commonly ask to see it.

Q: Is there an eVisa or visa on arrival?

No. For short tourist stays there is no eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival process. Entry is granted directly at the border under the visa-free rules.

Q: What if I want to stay longer than the days stamped?

Apply to Costa Rica's Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria before your stamped period expires to extend your stay up to the 90-day maximum.

Taiwan ordinary passport holders can visit Costa Rica visa-free for tourism. No visa is needed in advance. As of June 2026, holders of an ordinary Taiwan (ROC) passport do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourism. Under Costa Rica's visa policy, Taiwan falls in Group 2, meaning visa-free entry for up to 30 days, with the granted period extendable in-country up to a total of 90 days. The exact number of days is set by the immigration officer at the port of entry and stamped in your passport. Costa Rica's Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería confirmed this classification in its November 2025 entry-rules update, which did not change Taiwan's status. Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of entry, and you should carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. There is no eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival process to complete for short tourism stays.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (Group 2)

Maximum stay

30 days on arrival, extendable to 90 days total

per entry

Entries

Single entry per admission (re-entry restarts the clock)

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - granted at port of entry

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 90 days from entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your ordinary Taiwan passport is valid for at least 90 days beyond your date of entry into Costa Rica, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 90+ days validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Book onward or return travel

Purchase a return or onward ticket leaving Costa Rica within your permitted stay. Immigration and airlines commonly require proof of exit before boarding and at the border.

· Proof of onward travel

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Carry evidence of sufficient money for your stay (bank statements, card, cash) and your hotel booking or host address. Officers may ask for these.

· Bank statement· Hotel booking

/04

Complete any required digital entry form

Check whether a current digital arrival/health form is required before travel and complete it if applicable. Verify on the official Migración or airline site close to departure.

· Check before travel

/05

Present documents at the border

At the airport or land border, present your passport, return ticket, and supporting documents. The officer stamps your passport with the permitted stay (typically 30 days).

· Entry stamp issued

/06

Extend in-country if needed

If you need more than the days granted, apply to Migracion y Extranjeria before your stamped period expires to extend up to a 90-day total.

· Apply before expiry· Up to 90 days total

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) -> Costa Rica · Visa-free (Group 2)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredOrdinary Taiwan passport valid 90+ days from entry

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

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

required

RequiredReturn or onward ticket out of Costa Rica

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

required

RecommendedAccommodation details or host address

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedCurrent digital arrival/health form if required

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

recommended

OptionalCopies of bookings and itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

optional

RecommendedNote exact days stamped on arrival

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 sourcesVisa policy of Costa Rica - Wikipedia Costa Rica Updates Visa Requirements for Foreign Visitors - The Tico Times (Nov 2025)Visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens - Wikipedia

Application link included: Visa policy of Costa Rica - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for visa-free entry

Entry stamp0Issued free at port of entry

Stay extension (if needed)approx. USD 100Optional, paid in-country to Migracion to extend beyond stamped period

Airport departure taxUSD 29Often included in airfare; otherwise paid on exit

Total estimate0 — USD 29incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

At port of entry

Immediate

Entry permission is granted and stamped by the immigration officer on arrival; no prior application needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Taiwan is in Costa Rica's Group 2 visa-exempt list

Costa Rica's visa policy grants ordinary Taiwan passport holders visa-free tourist entry for up to 30 days, extendable to 90.

High

/02

Tourism and family visits qualify

Short-stay tourism, transit, and visiting friends or family are covered by the visa-free channel.

High

/03

No advance visa, eVisa, or ETA exists for this route

There is no online application or visa-on-arrival step required for short tourist stays.

Medium

/04

Passport meets validity threshold

Visa-free entry requires the passport to be valid for at least 90 days from arrival.

Medium

/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

2026-05-30

Taiwan to Costa Rica route verified

Confirmed visa-free (Group 2) status: 30 days on arrival extendable to 90, passport valid 90+ days. Verified against Costa Rica visa policy and Migracion Nov 2025 entry-rules update, which left Taiwan's classification unchanged.

/09 — The questions