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Costa Rica passport to Canada
Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Canada lets 54 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is not one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “Visa required” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Canada passports get “Visa free” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Canada
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec50 × 70 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Costa RicaCanada- Typical duration
- 5 hours
- From
- LIR · SJO
- To
- YYZ
Airlines Air Canada, WestJet
Search live faresDuration 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.
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.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
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 / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
YYZ · YUL · YVR · YYC
Highlights
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Old Quebec
- Parliament Hill
- Bay of Fundy
Costa Rica · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Canada?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Canada immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Canada typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 50 × 70 mm. Confirm with a Canada mission.
What about a Canada passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Canada as a visitor?
Visitor visa / eTA：Usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.