Requirements for Costa Ricans
Applying for an ETIAS France for Costa Ricans will be a very simple process, done entirely online in a matter of minutes. There will be no need for Costa Rican citizens to contact the French Embassy or one of the consulates in their country. For all new information regarding the ETIAS travel authorization, travelers are advised to regularly check the ETIAS France website for updates.
ETIAS France Personal Information for Costa Rican Citizens
As part of the ETIAS application process, Costa Rican citizens will need to provide a number of personal and passport details and answer several health-related questions.

- Full name(s)
- Country of birth
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Gender
- Home address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Passport country
- Passport number
- Date of expiry of the passport
- Date of issue of the passport
It is essential that all the data is correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. Any failure to provide error-free information may result in longer processing times. In some cases, travel authorization may be denied.
Documents That I Need for France ETIAS
There are a number of ETIAS France requirements for Costa Ricans, including the following:
- Having a passport valid for at least 3 months after submitting the application
- Having an email address for receiving the necessary correspondence regarding the travel authorization and obtaining the ETIAS approval
- Having an unexpired payment card (both credit and debit cards are accepted) for paying the visa waiver fee online

Medical Information for Costa Ricans
Costa Rican citizens who wish to apply for an ETIAS to visit France are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance. The insurance should provide coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays in France. It is usually possible to fill in a treatment form called “feuille de soins” for reimbursement at a later date.

Costa Rican travelers who are taking prescription medications need to check if they are legal in France and make sure they are in their original packaging, clearly labeled, and accompanied by the prescription.
The ETIAS for France Online Application
All travelers to France, including minors, need to submit an individual ETIAS application form through the ETIAS France website.

