Costa Rican Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Costa Rican passport holders can visit 90 countries visa-free, plus 76 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Costa Rican passport is ranked #67 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

Costa Rican passport holders can access 90 countries without a visa. Additionally, they can obtain 61 e-visas and 15 visas on arrival. They are required to secure a visa for 27 countries.

Costa Rica, a country in Central America, has a population of approximately 5 million people. The passport's strength reflects the country's political and economic stability. Costa Rica is known for its abolishment of the military and focus on education and environmental conservation.

The passport's acceptance worldwide contributes to Costa Rica's reputation as a peaceful and democratic nation. It allows citizens to travel freely and conduct international business, further enhancing the country's global standing.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Costa Rican passport holders are Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Belize, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Visa free countries

So, where can Costa Ricans travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Costa Rica citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Europe

🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
🇦🇩 Andorra (N/A)
🇦🇹 Austria (90 days)
🇧🇪 Belgium (90 days)
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
🇧🇬 Bulgaria (90 days)
🇭🇷 Croatia (90 days)
🇨🇾 Cyprus (90 days)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic (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 (3 months)
🇮🇹 Italy (90 days)
🇱🇻 Latvia (90 days)
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (90 days)
🇱🇹 Lithuania (90 days)
🇱🇺 Luxembourg (90 days)
🇲🇹 Malta (90 days)
🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
🇲🇨 Monaco (N/A)
🇲🇪 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 (N/A)
🇷🇸 Serbia (90 days)
🇸🇰 Slovakia (90 days)
🇸🇮 Slovenia (90 days)
🇪🇸 Spain (90 days)
🇸🇪 Sweden (90 days)
🇨🇭 Switzerland (90 days)
🇻🇦 Vatican City (N/A)

Americas

🇦🇷 Argentina (3 months)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇧🇿 Belize (90 days)
🇧🇴 Bolivia (90 days)
🇧🇷 Brazil (90 days)
🇨🇱 Chile (90 days)
🇨🇴 Colombia (180 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (90 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (3 months)
🇬🇩 Grenada (N/A)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇬🇾 Guyana (30 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (90 days)
🇭🇳 Honduras (90 days)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (30 days)
🇲🇽 Mexico (180 days)
🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
🇵🇦 Panama (180 days)
🇵🇾 Paraguay (90 days)
🇵🇪 Peru (90 days)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (90 days)
🇺🇾 Uruguay (90 days)
🇻🇪 Venezuela (90 days)

Africa

🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (N/A)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇿🇦 South Africa (30 days)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (90 days)
🇿🇲 Zambia (90 days)

Asia

🇧🇳 Brunei (14 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
🇯🇵 Japan (90 days)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (1 month)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (30 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (30 days)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)

Oceania

🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Costa Rican passport holders visit without a visa?

Costa Rican passport holders can visit 90 countries visa-free, plus 76 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Costa Rican passport holders?

Costa Rican passport holders can travel visa-free to Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Ecuador, and 82 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Costa Rica citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Costa Rica, 90 are visa-free, 61 can be visited with an e-visa and 15 with a visa on arrival, while 27 require a visa, as of October 2026.