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Costa Rica visa for Bangladeshis

Costa Rica's Migration authority lists Bangladesh in the group whose nationals need a restricted visa, issued after review by the Restricted Visa Commission through a Costa Rican consulate. The Migration visa page lists tourism documents such as a passport valid at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket and proof of funds. We found no official processing time, fee or Dhaka mission for this visa, so those are marked for confirmation. Last checked 1 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes. Bangladesh is in the fourth group (restricted visa) in Costa Rica's General Visa Directives (Migration, November 2025 edition).. Visa type: Restricted visa, authorised by the Restricted Visa Commission under the Visa Regulation (Decree 36626-G).. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 2 November 2026Restricted visa (consulate application)

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes. Bangladesh is in the fourth group (restricted visa) in Costa Rica's General Visa Directives (Migration, November 2025 edition).

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VISA TYPE

Restricted visa, authorised by the Restricted Visa Commission under the Visa Regulation (Decree 36626-G).

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WHERE TO APPLY

Through a Costa Rican consulate. We did not verify which mission serves Bangladesh (directories suggest New Delhi); confirm before sending documents.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

At least 6 months, with a copy of the first page (Migration visa page, tourism).

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TICKET

Return or onward ticket or reservation.

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FUNDS

Proof of economic solvency; the Directives set a minimum of USD 100 for each month or part of a month of stay.

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FOREIGN DOCUMENTS

Documents issued abroad must be apostilled or legalised, and documents not in Spanish must be translated.

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GOVERNMENT FEE

Not confirmed from an official page. Confirm with our office.

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PROCESSING TIME

No official time found for the tourist restricted visa. An older foreign ministry document mentions at least 6 weeks for a process, which we do not treat as confirmed for this visa.

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STAY

Not stated for Bangladesh on the pages we read.

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YELLOW FEVER

Not checked against an official Costa Rican page; confirm before travel.

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How to apply

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Restricted visas are authorised by the Restricted Visa Commission, and the application is lodged through the relevant Costa Rican consulate. The consulate may ask for additional documents, such as police clearance and birth certificate, legalised and translated into Spanish.
We could not open Costa Rica's Migration or foreign ministry pages directly, so details come from official search extracts. Our office will confirm the exact mission, form and appointment method before you send documents.

Total cost

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No official fee for Bangladeshi tourist applicants was verified. Third-party websites quote different figures, which we do not publish. Apostille, legalisation, translation and courier costs are extra. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office. Confirm all fees before payment.

Processing time

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No official processing time was verified. A restricted visa needs commission review, so allow several weeks and do not book non-refundable travel before the decision.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Costa Rican embassy or consulate (New Delhi believed to serve Bangladesh; unverified)

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Address: New Delhi, India (street address differs between directories; confirm with our office). No Costa Rican mission in Dhaka was verified.

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Website: migracion.go.cr/visas

Restricted visas are lodged through a Costa Rican consulate and authorised by the Restricted Visa Commission. The mission covering Bangladesh could not be verified.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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Passport valid at least 6 months, plus copy of the first page
Completed visa application form from the consulate
Return or onward ticket or reservation (genuine booking)
Proof of funds (minimum USD 100 per month or part-month of stay under the Directives)
Police clearance and birth certificate if the consulate asks, apostilled or legalised and translated into Spanish
Passport-size photos as specified by the consulate

Employed applicants (supporting)

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Job letter, NOC and recent bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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Trade licence, tax documents and bank statement

Students (supporting)

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Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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Birth certificate and parental consent letter

Things to watch

Some third-party sites claim Bangladeshis are visa-free for Costa Rica. Costa Rica's Migration directives list Bangladesh in the restricted-visa group. Do not rely on visa-free claims.
Documents issued in Bangladesh usually need apostille or legalisation and Spanish translation; start early.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with Costa Rican authorities.
No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Costa Rica?

Yes. Costa Rica's Migration directives place Bangladesh in the restricted-visa group.

What documents are needed?

Migration lists a passport valid at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket and proof of funds, and the consulate may ask for more. Foreign documents must be apostilled or legalised and translated into Spanish.

How long does it take?

We found no official time. Plan for several weeks and confirm with our office.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Costa Rican authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.