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Canada vs Costa Rica

Compare passport strength, visa policies, and travel info between any two countries.

Attribute 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Region Americas Americas
Capital Ottawa San José
Population 38,800,000 5,200,000
Currency CAD CRC
Phone Code +1 +506
Languages English, French Spanish
Passport Rank #7 #30
Visa-Free Destinations 184 151
Schengen Member
EU Member

Visa Requirements Between These Countries

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Canada citizens visiting Costa Rica

Visa Required

Canada citizens must apply for a Tourist Visa at the Costa Rica embassy or consulate in Ottawa. The Canada passport ranks #7 worldwide for travel freedom. The application fee averages around $90, and...

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Costa Rica citizens visiting Canada

ETA Required

Costa Rica citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to Canada. Costa Rica holders carry a passport ranked #30 for travel access. The application fee averages a...

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