Restricted Visa Application
All visa applications are in person; To make an appointment please write to [email protected]
The processing of the restricted visa application is in person.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) A request letter addressed to the Consul of Costa Rica including:
3) Booking of a return ticket or onward journey.
4) Hotel Booking or address where you will be during your stay.
5) Proof of the applicant's financial solvency (USD 100 per month), account statement for the last 3 to 6 months or a certificate by your Bank of your account balance, duly legalized/apostilled
6) Criminal records duly legalized/Apostilled.
7) Marital status certificate issued by the country of origin, duly legalized/Apostilled.
8) Birth certificate, duly legalized/Apostilled.
9) One photograph (size 4.5 cm x 4 cm, white background)
10) Form 1, HERE
11) Form 2, HERE
12) A reference letter or invitation, if applicable
13) Any other document that you considere relevant for your application
14) Payment receipt.
All documents that are not in Spanish must be accompanied by their translation.
If it is essential for the analysis of the visa request, the Consul or the Immigration Authority may ask for additional documents. Likewise, these requirements must comply with the provisions of the Law for the Protection of Citizens from Excess Requirements and Administrative Procedures.
For applicants outside of Singapore, once you have all the requirements, send a copy to [email protected] and wait for the next instuctions.
Processing time: Approximately 90 days after sending the documents to the General Directorate of Migration of Costa Rica.
On the day of your appointment, you will need to present the original documents and your passport for visa stamping.
The cost of the Restricted Visa is USD50, more information about the payment on the day of your appointment.
Information for.* Legalisations or Apostille, HERE.
- It is for short stays for tourism or business visitor activities, such as attending a conference, conducting business inquiries, or contract negotiations. It is not a work visa.
- This visa is a single entry visa. Must be used within the first 60 days of issue date.
- All passports must be valid for at least six months upon arrival in Costa Rica.
The processing of the restricted visa application is in person.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) A request letter addressed to the Consul of Costa Rica including:
- Full name and surnames.
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Current place of residence
- Reason for the trip
- Length of your trip
- Approximate arrival and departure dates and airport/port/border of entry.
- Profession
- Address during your visit to Costa Rica
- Phone and email address
3) Booking of a return ticket or onward journey.
4) Hotel Booking or address where you will be during your stay.
5) Proof of the applicant's financial solvency (USD 100 per month), account statement for the last 3 to 6 months or a certificate by your Bank of your account balance, duly legalized/apostilled
6) Criminal records duly legalized/Apostilled.
7) Marital status certificate issued by the country of origin, duly legalized/Apostilled.
8) Birth certificate, duly legalized/Apostilled.
9) One photograph (size 4.5 cm x 4 cm, white background)
10) Form 1, HERE
11) Form 2, HERE
12) A reference letter or invitation, if applicable
13) Any other document that you considere relevant for your application
14) Payment receipt.
All documents that are not in Spanish must be accompanied by their translation.
If it is essential for the analysis of the visa request, the Consul or the Immigration Authority may ask for additional documents. Likewise, these requirements must comply with the provisions of the Law for the Protection of Citizens from Excess Requirements and Administrative Procedures.
For applicants outside of Singapore, once you have all the requirements, send a copy to [email protected] and wait for the next instuctions.
Processing time: Approximately 90 days after sending the documents to the General Directorate of Migration of Costa Rica.
On the day of your appointment, you will need to present the original documents and your passport for visa stamping.
The cost of the Restricted Visa is USD50, more information about the payment on the day of your appointment.
Information for.* Legalisations or Apostille, HERE.