Thailand Visa Requirements for Costa Rican Citizens (2026)
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Thailand — or apply online in advance. Maximum stay: 15 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival, with at least one blank visa page.
- Recent passport-size photograph with a white background, front view.
- Proof of your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.
- Return or onward ticket leaving Thailand.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Your eVisa approval letter, printed or on your phone, to show at immigration.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), submitted online before you arrive.
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee depends on your nationality and visa type, so the exact amount is only confirmed when you apply on the official portal, thaievisa.go.th; there is no single published price for this route.
How to apply
- Apply for the Thai eVisa online at the official portal, thaievisa.go.th.
- Complete the online form with your passport details, photograph, travel itinerary and accommodation information.
- Wait for your eVisa to be approved, then keep a printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
- Submit your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you arrive in Thailand.
Before you fly
- •Thailand generally requires foreign visitors to hold a visa; only nationals of certain countries are exempt (stays up to 30 days) or can get a visa on arrival (up to 15 days). [14]
- •If you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area, you must carry an International Health Certificate confirming yellow fever vaccination. [14]
- •Thai embassies and consulates may require documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website before you apply. [12]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The eVisa fee is not a flat amount: it varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm the exact charge on the official portal before paying.
Your embassy or consulate may ask for additional documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website before submitting your application. [12]
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 15 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival, with at least one blank visa page.; Recent passport-size photograph with a white background, front view.; Proof of your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.; Return or onward ticket leaving Thailand.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay..
Where do Costa Rican passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Do Costa Rican passport holders need to visit an embassy for Thailand?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is www.thaievisa.go.th.
Do I need a visa to enter Thailand?
Yes. For this route the authority lists a Thai eVisa, applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, with a maximum stay of 15 days.
Where do I apply for the Thai eVisa?
Apply online on the official Thai eVisa website, thaievisa.go.th, and keep the approved eVisa for presentation at immigration.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
Only if you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area; you must then carry an International Health Certificate of vaccination.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.