Costa Rica
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Bulgaria visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Bulgaria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consuladobulgariacr.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
BulgariaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Travel advice for Bulgaria
- 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 Bulgaria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Bulgaria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bulgaria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bulgaria (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 Bulgaria
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days. Days in Bulgaria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Bulgaria and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Bulgaria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Bulgaria: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Bulgaria?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Bulgaria 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.