Visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Costa Rica.

As of 2026, Costa Rican citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 148 countries and territories, ranking the Costa Rican passport 24th overall and first among Central American countries, in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal passports traveling for tourist purposes:

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days 3 months 120 daysCosta Rican citizens can get Visa on arrival if they provide a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Canada, the Russian Federation, or Japan or a valid residence permit (physical card or sticker) issued by one of the GCC member states. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Electronic Visa System of Azerbaijan Republic 30 days 3 months 30 days 90 days Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days eVisa Benin 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 90 days May independently obtain an e-Visa whose duration of stay is 90 days. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application may be processed within 5 business days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee of 100 USD per day. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period 90 days 90 days 14 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 1 month 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. Costa Rican citizens who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can enter Canada solely with an eTA when arriving by air. Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. 90 days 180 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 7 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 daysExtendable up to 60 days with fee 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 31 days 6 months 90 days 90 daysExtendable length of stay. 30 days Nationals of Costa Rica with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. They can apply to extend their stay. 3 months 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area and territories 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel. 1 year 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days {} 90 daysStarting October 25, 2023, Costa Rican citizens who wish to enter Honduras must present a criminal record certificate. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 60 days 30 days 3 months 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days Conditions apply. Not available at all entry points.Visa on arrival obtainable at most international ports of entry and at most international land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing). 3 months Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days 90 days e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days or 60 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 1 month 1 month extendable for 2 additional months Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return of circle trip ticket. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 30 days 1 month 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days 180 days 30 days Foreign citizens who don’t need visa for entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days Conditions apply 28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa is available for tourism only. 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within 180 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. Online Visa eligible. 30 daysExtendable twice only with fee 180 days 60 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 60 days 15 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days 90 days 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 30 days 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 90 daysMultiple entry eVisa is also available. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 15 days 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. 15 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 1 month Determined at the port of entry. May apply online.Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System 90 days 6 months 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days. 90 days

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days up to 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 USD, payable on arrival. Exempt for stays of up to 90 days for holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with local pre-clearance. Registration required after 24 hours.

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