You need a visa for Costa Rica if you have an Omani passport

These visas exist for Costa Rica, but they cannot be applied for online with Omani nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Omani citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Yes. Omani citizens need a visa for Costa Rica. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Costa Rica may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Omani travellers

These rules apply specifically to Omani 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
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Costa Rica if they stay in the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours and during the same calendar date. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
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