Category: Costa Rica

Air Canada

Checked Baggage Allowance
Max. weight per bag: 23kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158 cm (62in)

Carry-on Baggage Allowance
Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:

• 46 linear inches (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in) or 118 centimeters (55 x 40 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.
• Fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Personal item should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:

• 36 linear inches (17 x 13 x 6 in) or 92 centimeters (43 x 33 x 16 cm)

Leaving Canada

Air Canada – Travel Ready Hub

Travellers must complete the Canadian Federal Vaccine Mandate Attestation (PDF)

Travellers departing from Ontario airports require proof of vaccination.

Travellers are allowed to enter Costa Rica. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before travelling.

Travellers are not required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result when travelling to Costa Rica.

Travellers are not required to quarantine on arrival in Costa Rica.

In Costa Rica

Costa Rica Tourism – Entry Requirements

Travellers are required to fill out an Epidemiological Health Pass Form a maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Costa Rica. An individual form must be completed for every person, including minors.

Mandatory proof of vaccination is required.

Travellers are required to present proof of vaccination before checking in to most hotels, restaurants, bars, casinos, shops, museums, art and dance academies, gymnasiums, resorts, and adventure tourism that operate at full capacity.

Mandatory health pass required for public activity. The health pass should be presented as valid proof of vaccination via QR code or printed vaccination certificate.

Travellers must wear masks in public spaces, indoors, and public transportation.

Costa Rica National COVID-19 Situation

Returning to Canada

Government of Canada – Use ArriveCAN to enter Canada

You must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information before and after your entry into Canada. It only takes minutes to help keep each other safe.

All travellers, with limited exceptions, whether entering Canada by air, land, rail or marine vessel, must use ArriveCAN.

You’ll need to submit your information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.

Available for iOS, Android and web. The mobile app is free – download the latest version of ArriveCAN or click ‘update’ in your app store.