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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Costa Rica. Fee: USD 32 (~USD 32). Processing: 4-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required (Bangladesh in Group 4). Consular visa via Costa Rican Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 32. Holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa (12+ months remaining) exempt up to 30-90 days.
Visa types: Tourist Visa Consular (Group 4 - Bangladesh in restricted category); Business Visa; Student Visa; Temporary Resident; Investor (Inversionista); Retiree (Pensionado); Work Permit; Family Reunification. Visa-free for valid US/Canada/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa holders (with 12+ months remaining).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days, extendable.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Consular application at Costa Rican Embassy New Delhi; Recent photo (passport size, white background); Bank statement (last 3 months); Employment letter; Hotel booking; Return ticket; Yellow Fever certificate; Police clearance; Travel insurance; For Visa Exemption: copy of valid US/Canada/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa.
Visa types (2)
Visa required (Bangladesh in Group 4). Consular visa via Costa Rican Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 32. Holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa (12+ months remaining) exempt up to 30-90 days.
Costa Rica Consular Business Visa. Note: Costa Rica grants visa-free entry to BD nationals holding valid multi-entry US/Canada/UK/EU Schengen/Japan visas (or valid US/Canada permanent residency) for up to 30 days.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (Group 4 - restricted): (1) Inadequate apostilled birth certificate; (2) Weak ties to Bangladesh; (3) Insufficient funds (USD 1,500+); (4) Yellow Fever certificate gaps; (5) FREE waiver: valid US/CA/Schengen/UK multi-entry with 12+ months remaining — visa must be used at least once.
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