Destination

Costa Rica: who can enter without a visa

Destination: Costa Rica. Citizens of 95 of 199 countries enter without a prior visa. Below are the terms for every passport and the length of stay as of 4 October 2026.

Passports by entry terms, 199 in total

95Visa-free
0ETA
0On arrival
0eVisa
103Visa required

Entry without a prior visa95of 199 passports can enter Costa RicaCosta Rica passport: 148 destinations visa-free →

Terms for citizens of

RussiaVisa-free90 days
UkraineVisa-free180 days
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
GermanyVisa-free180 days
ChinaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days
IsraelVisa-free90 days

All passports by entry terms

Visa-free95

Entry on your passport

Visa required103

Through a consulate

Frequently asked questions

Russia → Costa Rica: is a visa needed?

Visa-free, 90 days. Entry on your passport.

Ukraine → Costa Rica: is a visa needed?

Visa-free, 180 days. Entry on your passport.

Belarus → Costa Rica: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Kazakhstan → Costa Rica: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

United States → Costa Rica: is a visa needed?

Visa-free, 90 days. Entry on your passport.