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Costa Rica
Where Costa Rica stands for U.S. visas, in one page. Unofficial; data from the U.S. Department of State.
Visas issued to people from Costa Rica · February 2026
8,906
-8.1% vs January 2026 (9,689). +2.7% vs February 2025 (8,668).
Main visa types in February 2026
Interview appointment waits
| Embassy | Visitor | Student | Worker |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 9 months | Under 15 days | Under 15 days |
Next available appointment for visitor (B1/B2), student (F1) and worker (H1B) visas, updated 2 Oct 2026. We update interview appointment wait time information monthly. Average wait times do not guarantee the availability of an appointment. See every visa type →
Green card dates (Visa Bulletin)
October 2026 · final action dates · column used: All other countries
| Category | Date |
|---|---|
| F1 | 22 Jan 2020 |
| F2A | 22 Sep 2026 |
| F2B | 22 Aug 2019 |
| F3 | 22 Oct 2014 |
| F4 | 22 Oct 2011 |
| 1st | Current |
| 2nd | 1 Jan 2025 |
| 3rd | 15 May 2024 |
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