Costa Rica passport → Thailand

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Visa on arrival15 days

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: thaievisa.go.th

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Thailand at a glance

Capital: Bangkok
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
Languages: Thai
Calling code: +66
Region: South-eastern Asia

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This is a photo of a monument in Thailand identified by the ID

TH15.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Temples at dawn, islands by afternoon, street food all nightGrand Palace and Wat Pho · Old City temples · Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay

Thailand for other passports

Costa RicaVisa on arrival15 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free60 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free60 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Costa Rican passport holders

BruneiVisa-free14 days
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MyanmareVisa

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Thailand?

Up to 15 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

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.