🇨🇷 Costa Rica · Student
Categoría especial de estudiantes, investigadores, docentes y voluntarios y sus depedientes — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 25–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €33 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 2 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.embajadacostaricaenpanama.com/tramites-consulares/visas/visa-provisional-para-estudiante-investigador-docente-o-voluntario/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Visa provisional para estudiante, investigador, docente o voluntario”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.