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Costa Rica passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Costa Rica passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

91Visa-free

40eVisa

34Visa on arrival

33Visa required

Costa Rica passport at a glance

With a Costa Rica passport you can enter 91 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 125 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 33 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Costa Rica passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	eVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa-free (90 days)
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free (90 days)
Turkey	Visa-free (30 days)
Thailand	Visa on arrival
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Costa Rica passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	4	17	19	14
Asia	14	13	16	8
Europe	42	0	1	2
North America	18	0	2	2
Oceania	2	4	2	6
South America	11	0	0	1

Longest visa-free stays

Where Costa Rica passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Dominica — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Mexico — up to 180 days
Albania — up to 90 days
Andorra — up to 90 days
Argentina — up to 90 days
Austria — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 91

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Argentina90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize30 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica30 days
Japan90 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa30 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey30 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days

eVisa 40

Visa on arrival 34

Visa required 33

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit without a visa?

Costa Rica passport holders can visit 91 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Mexico and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 125 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Costa Rica passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Costa Rica passport holders, including Thailand, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Costa Rica passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Costa Rica passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Oman, United Kingdom, Australia and others.

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Costa Rica passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Costa Rica passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Costa Rica passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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