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Brazil visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Brazil, 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 saojose.itamaraty.gov.br
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Brazilian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
BrazilCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Brazil
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brazil.
Brazil’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Guyana, Paraguay, Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Brazilian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Brazil?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Brazil, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Brazil?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Brazilian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Brazil 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.