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On arrival
AStay 15 days
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Costa Rica passport to Thailand
Costa Rica passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand, usually for 15 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Thailand lets 112 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “On arrival” at 31 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Thailand passports get “Visa required” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Thailand
Open to Costa Rica passports near Thailand
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaThailand- Typical duration
- 23.6 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- BKK · HKT · DMK
Usual hubs
Spain · 25.3 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.
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.
Thailand
Country profile
Capital
Bangkok
Population
65.9 million
Area
514,000 km²
Currency
Thai baht THB
Languages
Thai
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
3.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Thai97.5%
- Burmese1.3%
- 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 / Type B / Type O
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 1669
Dialing code
+66
Airports
BKK · HKT · DMK · CNX
Highlights
- Grand Palace
- Doi Suthep
- Maya Bay
- Ayutthaya
- White Temple
Costa Rica · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Thailand?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 15 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 15 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Thailand typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Thailand mission.
What about a Thailand passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Thailand as a visitor?
Visa exemption / tourist visa / DTV：Exemption often 60 days; DTV 180 days per entry。Visa-exempt travellers enter directly. Remote workers or wellness stays can apply for the Destination Thailand Visa.