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Australia visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica need an e-visa to travel to Australia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $47, government fee included.

For citizens of Costa Rica: the passport opens 90 countries visa-free; San José — Canberra: ≈ 13,960 km, about 18 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does an Australia visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $14 · Valid for: 365 days$70
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $0 · Valid for: 365 days$47
Tourist, 90 days, multiple entry · Valid for: 365 daysGovernment fee: $176 · Valid for: 365 days$204
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Can I travel to Australia without a visa on a Costa Rica passport?

No: citizens of Costa Rica need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $47, with no embassy visit.

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Australia visa rules at a glance

  • With a Costa Rica passport you can visit 90 countries visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 48 with an e-visa; 29 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Costa Rica passport ranks 67th of 199.
  • Costa Rica passport: visa-free access to 90 countries; Australia passport: 109.
  • Citizens of Costa Rica and Australia can travel together visa-free to 85 countries, for example: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Jamaica, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Venezuela, Mexico, and Grenada.
  • Australia has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
  • Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for Costa Rica. Costa Rica visa for citizens of Australia

Travelling to Australia: good to know

  • San José — Canberra: about 13,960 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 18 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +17 hours.
  • Local time: San José 12:00 — Canberra 05:00.
  • Local currency: Australian Dollar.
  • Languages: English.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ A$1.42.
  • Australia is the 166th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Costa Rica.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Costa Rica:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Australia

Visa rules for Australia for citizens of countries bordering Costa Rica:

Official portal: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

How to get an Australia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for an Australia visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: San José — Canberra?

About 18 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,960 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Australia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +17 hours.

Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of Australia, in turn, don’t need a visa for Costa Rica.

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