Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Bosnian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its embassy in Sarajevo.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa RicaBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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.
Bosnian citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Bosnian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Bosnian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bosnian citizens apply
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Sarajevo, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Panama admits Bosnian citizens visa-free. Nicaragua requires Bosnian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Costa Rican citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Bosnian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The Costa Rican embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Sarajevo.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Bosnian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
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.