Do you need a visa for Costa Rica?
Entry rules for Costa Rica for 9 passports, each checked against the official source. All enter without a visa for short stays.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa. Australian passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for less than 90 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Costa Rica for tourism for up to 180 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can visit Costa Rica for up to 180 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | No visa | No visa. Irish passport holders can visit Costa Rica for tourism for up to 90 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for stays under 180 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders may visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days, subject to approval. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Costa Rica
Visitors come to Costa Rica for volcanoes, cloud forest, wildlife in national parks, and beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in Costa RicaA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
Open the calculatorPower plugs in Costa RicaSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. Australian passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for less than 90 days.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Costa Rica for tourism for up to 180 days.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. Canadian passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. French passport holders can visit Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. German passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. Irish passport holders can visit Costa Rica for tourism for up to 90 days.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. Spanish passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for stays under 180 days.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. British passport holders visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa. US passport holders may visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days, subject to approval.