Austria
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Austria
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Austria to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Austrian citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Austrian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Austrian citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Austria
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Austria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Austria and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Austrian citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Austria?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Austria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Austrian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Austrian citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.