You need a visa for Costa Rica if you have a Gambian passport

Entry requirements for Gambian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Gambian passport holders entering Costa Rica as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of minimum funds

  Travelers must have sufficient funds of USD 100 to enter Costa Rica. Please see the source for more details.

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica Last checked 2026-08-04
• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Costa Rica

  Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Costa Rica.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Costa Rica; -Foreign nationals residing in Costa Rica.
  Costa Rican Tourism Last checked 2026-08-04
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Costa Rica.

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica Last checked 2026-08-04
• May be required

  Departure tax may be required for travelers exiting Costa Rica

  Air travelers are required to pay a departure tax when exiting Costa Rica. Most airlines include this departure tax in their airline ticket fees. For travelers flying with airlines that do not cover the departure tax in their airline ticket fees, they will be required to pay USD 29.00 when exiting Costa Rica. If required, travelers can pay the tax at the airport upon departure with United States dollars, Costa Rican colones, credit or debit cards. Travelers can check their ticket receipt to see if the departure tax fee has already been included in their ticket fees.

  Visit Costa Rica Last checked 2026-08-04
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Costa Rica

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Costa Rica.

  Last checked 2026-08-04
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Costa Rica.

  Last checked 2026-08-04
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Costa Rica. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

  • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa to the United States (type B1-B2, type D, or C1/D) or Canada; -Holders of a valid residence permit in the United States, Canada, or any country in the European Union member state for more than one day at the time of arrival in Costa Rica; -Holders of valid category C and D visas from the Schengen Area (with exclusively multiple entries).
  Last checked 2026-08-04
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Costa Rica.

  Last checked 2026-08-04

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Costa Rica visa requirements by passport