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Costa Rica visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 95 can travel to Costa Rica without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 103 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Costa Rica: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Costa Rica?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 180 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 180 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa-free 30 d
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 180 d
Australia Visa-free 180 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 180 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 40/46
Asia 12/50
Africa 4/54
North America 17/22
South America 9/12
Oceania 13/14

Working remotely from Costa Rica? The Costa Rica digital nomad visa requires US$3,000 per month (US$4,000 with family).

Passports that can enter Costa Rica visa-free

95 passports

Passports that need a visa for Costa Rica

103 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?

It depends on your passport. 95 passports can enter Costa Rica visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 103 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Costa Rica without a visa?

95 passports can enter Costa Rica visa-free, including Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium and others.

Holding a Costa Rica passport? See where the Costa Rica passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Costa Rica before you book.