Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Costa Rica: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Costa Rica apply online before departure, for stays up to 60 days (extendable once by 30 days).

Data updated on 21 July 2026

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Official fees from €38.

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Mandatory arrival form: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Within 3 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.

Fill it in on the official website (tdac.immigration.go.th)

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Costa Rica

Thailand

Other direction

Official fee

40 USD

Processing time

5 business days

Allowed stay

60 days (extendable once by 30 days)

Our guide to the Thailand visa from Costa Rica

Yes, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an e-Visa online before any trip to Thailand. The application is filed on the official Thai portal, at the observed fee of 40 USD, with an observed processing time of 5 business days.

A passport from Costa Rica does not allow you to board for Thailand without prior electronic authorisation. The e-Visa grants a stay of 60 days (extendable once by 30 days); the process is entirely online, on the Thai government portal.

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Do you need a visa?

Yes. For Costa Rican citizens, entry into Thailand requires an e-Visa obtained online before departure, including for a tourist stay. This electronic document is issued by the Thai authorities through their official portal. General entry conditions are published by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on mfa.go.th.

How much does an e-visa for Thailand cost from Costa Rica?

40 USD

Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.

What does a visa for Thailand really cost?

Government fee40 USD
Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

What documents are required for an e-visa for Thailand?

Documents required for an e-visa for Thailand:

Passport valid 6 months
Photo
Travel itinerary
Proof of accommodation

Documents and fees

The official fee on record is 40 USD. The documents to attach depend on the category selected and are listed by the portal when you apply; start by preparing a clear digital copy of your passport from Costa Rica. For any other requirement, mfa.go.th remains the reference.

How to apply for an e-visa for Thailand from Costa Rica

1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
3Pay the fee online by card.
4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.

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How to apply

Log in to the official portal thaievisa.go.th and complete the form with your Costa Rican passport and trip details. Choose the visa category that matches your stay, upload the requested documents, then pay the fee online. If you have questions, the Thai embassy responsible for Costa Rica can help.

Where do you apply for a visa for Thailand from Costa Rica?

An e-visa for Thailand is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.

The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.

Using an online service

You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.

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You live in Costa Rica on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Costa Rica but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

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How long does an e-visa for Thailand take?

5 business days

Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.

Processing time and tips

The observed processing time is 5 business days. Apply with some margin, especially if you still need to gather supporting documents. The e-Visa allows a stay of 60 days (extendable once by 30 days); confirm the extension procedure with the Thai authorities. Carry a copy of the approved e-Visa.

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Skyline view of Bangkok highlighting traditional Thai architecture amidst modern buildings.

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Before you fly, and at the border

Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave

Common mistakes

Paying an unofficial intermediary website that copies the Thai form and charges far more than the official 40 USD: only thaievisa.go.th processes applications. Entering details that do not exactly match your Costa Rican passport, which can hold up the file. Confusing the 60-day stay with the visa's validity or the processing time.

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Other visa types for Thailand

A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.

7 more visa types

Official sources

Guide generated automatically on October 23, 2026, from the verified catalogue.

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Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Costa Rica: online application, fees and processing time 2026