🇨🇷Costa Rica

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months remaining before expiry
• Recent passport‑size photograph
• Completed visa application form
• Proof of onward or return travel (ticket or itinerary)
• Evidence of sufficient funds or accommodation booking
• Travel insurance that covers health and emergencies

Watch out for

• Assuming a visa‑exemption when you do not have one—this can lead to denial at the border
• Submitting incomplete or incorrect application forms
• Forgetting to renew the passport’s validity period before departure
• Neglecting to bring proof of funds or accommodation
• Traveling without confirming visa approval date limits the stay period

Good to know

• The local currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC); US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas
• Spanish is the official language; English is common in hospitality and major cities
• Wi‑Fi is common in hotels, cafés, and airports, but coverage may be limited in rural regions
• Costa Rica is generally safe for tourists, but usual precautions against petty theft and natural hazards apply
• The country has a strong eco‑tourism focus with well‑developed trails and protected areas