🇨🇷 Costa Rica passport 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Travel authorisation needed
An online approval you must hold before you board
Costa Rica passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation for United Kingdom — an online approval you apply for and must hold before you board.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
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Getting a travel authorisation for United Kingdom
What this usually involves for a travel authorisation — not a checklist researched for Costa Rica passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for United Kingdom
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket RecommendedBorder officers may ask for evidence of return travel
- Proof of funds RequiredMust demonstrate ability to support yourself without working illegally
- Travel insurance RecommendedNHS may charge overseas visitors; insurance recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- ETA is linked to your passport — apply before departure
- Standard visitor visa allows up to 6 months; no paid work
- UK is not part of the Schengen Area — separate entry rules apply
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with United Kingdom's own government before you travel:
Keep going
About United Kingdom
Royal pageantry, world-class museums, the birthplace of modern culture and the Industrial Revolution
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British Pound (£)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- June – September
Common questions
Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa to visit United Kingdom?
Costa Rica passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation for United Kingdom — an online approval you apply for and must hold before you board.
How long can Costa Rica passport holders stay in United Kingdom?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check United Kingdom's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for Costa Rica citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check United Kingdom's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter United Kingdom?
Valid for duration of stay
Does United Kingdom give visas to Costa Rica citizens?
United Kingdom requires Costa Rica citizens to hold an electronic travel authorisation, applied for online and approved before you board.
Where can Costa Rica citizens find official United Kingdom visa information?
On United Kingdom's official site: https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk