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Do French passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?

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No visa. French passport holders can visit Costa Rica for up to 180 days.

French citizens do not need a visa for stays of up to 180 days. Stays over 90 days require a residence authorization, requested from the Costa Rican Embassy in Paris or Costa Rica’s immigration services. On entry, travelers must show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation for the stay, and sufficient financial resources. The passport must be in perfect condition and valid at least 1 day beyond the planned departure from Costa Rica.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 180 days; Stays over 90 days require residence authorization.
Passport validity: 1 day past departure; Passport must be in perfect condition.
Documents: Return or onward ticket, accommodation proof, sufficient funds; Required at entry.

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