Costa RicaUkraine: Visa required

Costa RicaUkraine

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Ukraine?

Visa required

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Ukraine.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: zakon.rada.gov.ua (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance10,847 km, straight line (~13h 16m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Ukraine125 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Ukraine passport holders visiting Costa Rica: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Ukraine

Costa Rica passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Ukraine?

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Ukraine.

How far is Ukraine from Costa Rica?

About 10,847 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 16m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).

What is the emergency number in Ukraine?

101 / 102 / 103 / 112.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Kiev (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Kiev?

Gomel Airport (GME), about 233 km away.

How many countries can enter Ukraine without a visa?

125 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Ukraine visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Ukraine?

Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Latvia, Hungary.

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 (1 USD ≈ 454.33 CRC)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+506

Drives on theright

TimezoneCosta Rica (UTC-6)

Nearest airportQuepos Managua Airport (XQP), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 911

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in San Jose

Warmest April, coolest December, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for San Jose, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	15.8°C	84mm	320h
February	22.7°C	15.3°C	12mm	332h
March	23.5°C	15.1°C	12mm	362h
April	23.4°C	15.6°C	152mm	302h
May	22.4°C	16.5°C	540mm	234h
June	21.4°C	15.7°C	526mm	231h
July	21.8°C	15.4°C	456mm	278h
August	21.5°C	15.7°C	1010mm	241h
September	21.4°C	15.2°C	1009mm	250h
October	21.1°C	15.4°C	958mm	235h
November	20.3°C	15.3°C	967mm	213h
December	20.9°C	14.7°C	260mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Costa Rica has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful country compared to the volatile region it's in, and is one of the world's top destinations for nature and ecotourism. Owing in part to its comparative wealth, it can be a bit more expensive than its northern neighbors in Central America.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
Cocos Island National Park
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís
Stone spheres of Costa Rica
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves

Upcoming public holidays

December 1, 2026Día de la Abolición del Ejército

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

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About Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast. Kyiv is Ukraine's capital and largest city, followed by Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The official language is Ukrainian. Ukraine covers about 600,000 km2 (230,000 sq mi), with around 32 million people.

CapitalKiev

RegionEastern Europe

Population39M

Area603,500 km²

CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia (1 USD ≈ 45.09 UAH)

LanguagesUkrainian

Calling code+380

Drives on theright

TimezoneKiev (UTC+3)

Nearest airportGomel Airport (GME), 233 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,866 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.4M (2020)

Climate in Kiev

Warmest June, coolest December, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Kiev, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.8°C	-1.3°C	31mm	93h
February	5.6°C	-0.7°C	45mm	143h
March	10.2°C	1.2°C	22mm	240h
April	14.8°C	3.2°C	34mm	316h
May	16.1°C	7.8°C	106mm	266h
June	26.3°C	16.3°C	74mm	427h
July	26°C	15.7°C	44mm	396h
August	25.4°C	15.4°C	53mm	374h
September	23.2°C	12.2°C	39mm	301h
October	15.8°C	9.6°C	79mm	189h
November	6°C	2.1°C	27mm	69h
December	1.3°C	-1.9°C	44mm	48h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe, with a very rich culture and history. Ukraine has a range of great attractions to offer. The country's main draws include some great and quintessentially Slavic cities, impressive cultural heritage, and, of course, top-class natural areas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Church of the Saviour at Berestove
Danube Delta
Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Old Town of Lviv
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
Struve Geodetic Arc
Wooden tserkvas of Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine
historical city centre of Odesa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Різдво Христове

January 1, 2027Новий Рік

March 8, 2027Міжнародний жіночий день

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