Costa Rica
Belgium
Belgium visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Belgium 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 panama.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
BelgiumCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- 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 Costa Rica to Belgium, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Belgium
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Belgium for up to 90 days. Days in Belgium count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Belgium and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Belgium count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Belgium’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Belgian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Belgium?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Belgium for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Belgian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Belgium 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.