IMPORTANT:

Dutch national, or nationals from other European Union Member States, do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourism for a maximum stay of 180 days. The authorized actual period of stay is decided by the migration officials when you enter Costa Rica.

At the entrance to Costa Rica, EU passports holders might be required to provide proof that they will not stay in Costa Rica for more than 180 days (for instance, a return ticket, or a bus ticket).  If you are not able to provide proof of exit, the entrance to Costa Rica could be refused by migration officials.  

Once in Costa Rica, the person is considered in the “NO RESIDENT” category, sub-category “TOURISM”. Persons admitted under this subcategory may carry out activities of rest, leisure, recreation, or any other for leisure, business, or professionals, as long as those activities do not imply remuneration or profit within the national territory, in accordance with the provisions of the World Tourism Organization under the concept of "Tourism". 

IMPORTANT: ALL foreigners who enter Costa Rica, regardless if they require a visa or not, must comply with the following conditions of entry:

• Have a passport valid for at least 3 months at the time of entry to Costa Rica (the period of validity is of 6 months for those foreigners who DO need a visa)
• Upon entry, have a return ticket or a ticket showing journey continuation to a third country
• Proof of  sufficient financial means to fund their stay in Costa Rica.
• If you are coming from a yellow fever risk country, present the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever if it's necessary, please see more details here.