Costa Rica passport → Australia

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?

eVisa (apply online)

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Australia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Australia at a glance

Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +61
Region: Australia and New Zealand

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Panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Australia for other passports

Costa RicaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Costa Rican passport holders

New ZealandVisa required

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Australia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Australia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.