Costa Rica Passport Visa-Free Countries

Republic of Costa Rica

Region: Central America
Capital: San José
Population: 5,309,625
Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Languages: Spanish

Where can the Costa Rica passport go?

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Visa-Free Countries for Costa Rican Citizens by Region

Asia

Brunei (14 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (30 days) Israel (90 days) Japan (90 days) Malaysia (30 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Singapore (30 days) Tajikistan (30 days) Turkey (30 days) United Arab Emirates (90 days) Uzbekistan (30 days)

Europe

Albania (90 days) Andorra (90 days) Austria (90 days) Belgium (90 days) Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days) Bulgaria (90 days) Croatia (90 days) Cyprus (90 days) Czechia (90 days) Denmark (90 days) Estonia (90 days) Finland (90 days) France (90 days) Germany (90 days) Greece (90 days) Hungary (90 days) Iceland (90 days) Ireland (90 days) Italy (90 days) Kosovo (90 days) Latvia (90 days) Liechtenstein (90 days) Lithuania (90 days) Luxembourg (90 days) Malta (90 days) Moldova (90 days) Monaco (90 days) Montenegro (90 days) Netherlands (90 days) North Macedonia (90 days) Norway (90 days) Poland (90 days) Portugal (90 days) Romania (90 days) Russia (90 days) San Marino (90 days) Serbia (90 days) Slovakia (90 days) Slovenia (90 days) Spain (90 days) Sweden (90 days) Switzerland (90 days) Vatican City (90 days)

Americas

Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Barbados (30 days) Belize (30 days) Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Dominica (180 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Guyana (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Jamaica (30 days) Mexico (180 days) Nicaragua (90 days) Panama (90 days) Paraguay (90 days) Peru (90 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Lucia (42 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Trinidad and Tobago (90 days) Uruguay (90 days) Venezuela (90 days)

Oceania

Kiribati (90 days) Micronesia (30 days)

Africa

Botswana (90 days) Seychelles (90 days) South Africa (30 days) Tunisia (90 days)

Compare With Other Passports

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Travel Tips for Costa Rica Passport Holders

Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.

Costa Rica Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ

How many countries are visa free for Costa Rica passport holders?

Costa Rica passport holders can enter 91 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (34) and eTA (5) destinations, Costa Rican citizens can travel to 130 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 35 are available with an eVisa.

What countries are visa free for Costa Rican citizens?

Visa free countries for Costa Rican citizens include Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil. See the full, up-to-date list of all 91 visa-free destinations for Costa Rica passport holders above.

Which countries can Costa Rican passport holders visit without a visa?

Costa Rican passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 130 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.

How many countries require a visa for Costa Rica passport holders?

33 countries currently require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.