Colombia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embajadadecostarica.org
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Colombia
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Colombia, with its embassy in Bogotá.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Colombia
Costa RicaColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia 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.
For a trip from Colombia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Colombian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Colombian citizens apply
In Colombia, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Bogotá, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
Panama admits Colombian citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Colombia
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Colombia?
The Costa Rican embassy in Colombia is in Bogotá.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Colombian 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.