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Austria visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Austria admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embajadadeaustria.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Austrian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
AustriaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Austria
Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Austria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Austria
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Austria for up to 90 days. Days in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Austria and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Austria’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Austrian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Austrian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Austria?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Austria for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Austrian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Austria visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Austria without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.