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Visa requirements for Costa Rica

Who can enter Costa Rica, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 97 countries can enter Costa Rica without a visa in advance. All 97 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

97 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
152 visa required

Visa-free entry

97 nationalities

Visa required in advance

152 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, sharing a maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi); the capital and largest city is San José, home to around 350,000 residents and two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.

CapitalSan Jose

RegionCentral America

Population5.2M

Area51,100 km²

CurrencyCosta Rican colón

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+506

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in San Jose

Warmest April, coolest December, driest February.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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