Access
Visa free
FStay 180 days
Policy · Costa RicaPassport Atlas
Australia passport to Costa Rica
Yes — Australia passport holders can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Costa Rica lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Australia is one of them.
- Australia passports get “Visa free” at 109 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Costa Rica passports get “eVisa” in Australia.
Nearby passports travelling to Costa Rica
Open to Australia passports near Costa Rica
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
AustraliaCosta Rica- Typical duration
- 19.4 hours
- From
- SYD · MEL · BNE
- To
- SJO · LIR · FON
Usual hubs
United States · 26.3 hours
Canada · 26 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+506
Airports
SJO · LIR · FON · GLF
Highlights
- Arenal
- Monteverde
- Cocos Island
- Tortuguero
Australia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Australia passport need a visa for Costa Rica?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Costa Rica typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Costa Rica mission.
What about a Costa Rica passport entering Australia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.