Tourist e-Visa
Best for
Sightseeing, holidays and visiting friends or relatives.
Papers
Passport scan and photograph. Short courses or volunteering add a letter from the course provider or voluntary organization.
About the Tourist e-VisaIndia e-Visa for Costa Rican Citizens
A Costa Rican passport can be the starting point for an India trip, but the trip itself decides which e-Visa category fits. This page lines up purposes, prices, timing and paperwork side by side so you can plan in one sitting.
General planning information only. It does not confirm eligibility or promise approval.
- Tourist e-Visa
- Business e-Visa
- Medical e-Visa
Pick the category that matches the journey
Each category exists for one kind of trip. Read across to compare, then open the category page for detail.
Business e-Visa
Best for
Meetings, trade fairs, conferences and other work visits.
Papers
Passport scan and photograph. An invitation letter is optional for meetings, where it applies; conferences, seminars and workshops list an invitation from the event organizer.
About the Business e-VisaMedical e-Visa
Best for
Consultations, treatment and follow-up care.
Papers
Passport scan and photograph, plus a letter from the hospital or treatment institution with a tentative admission date.
About the Medical e-VisaWebsite service prices
Amounts below are published website service prices in USD. A Costa Rican passport has no separate price on this website, so the standard list is shown.
Tourist e-Visa
- 30 days
- Regular USD 85Express USD 105
- 1 year
- Regular USD 140Express USD 180
- 5 years
- Regular USD 400Express USD 500
Business e-Visa
- 1 year
- Regular USD 300Express USD 400
Medical e-Visa
- 60 days
- Regular USD 220Express USD 250
Estimated processing time
Two speeds, each with one published estimate in working days.
Regular
4–5 working days
The standard speed, suited to trips planned with room to spare.
Express
2–3 working days
The faster speed, priced higher on every option, for tighter schedules.
These are estimates, not promises. Neither approval nor delivery on a particular date is guaranteed.
Preparing your papers
Gather the items every category shares first, then add what your purpose calls for.
- Start with the passportHave a scan of the bio-data page ready; every purpose lists it.
- Add a recent color photographPhotograph requirements may vary, so check the current specifications before applying.
- Then add purpose papersInvitation, hospital, course-provider or voluntary-organization letters apply only to the purposes that list them.
- Keep a patient's companion separateAccompanying a patient may need a different visa category.
One last review before you rely on the plan
- The trip purpose fits the category you read about.
- The option and speed match the price you noted.
- The timing estimate leaves a margin before travel.
- Names, passport details and dates read the same in every paper.
Ready to apply?
Common Questions from Costa Rican Travelers
Which e-Visa suits a holiday that includes one work meeting?
Mixed trips are the awkward case. Note which purpose is the main one and check current guidance carefully instead of guessing; the visa options page sets the three categories next to each other.
Do Costa Rican passport holders pay a different amount?
No Costa Rica-specific amount is published on this website, so the standard service prices apply. They are website service prices in USD.
When would Express be worth choosing?
When dates are close. Express is estimated at 2–3 working days against 4–5 for Regular and costs more on every option, though neither estimate is a guarantee.
Where do I see what each category needs?
The requirements guide lists the passport scan, photograph and purpose letters category by category. It is a general guide rather than an exhaustive one, and conditions can change.
What should Costa Rican passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.