Costa Rica
Colombia
Colombia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Colombia 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 costarica.embajada.gov.co
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Colombian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Colombia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Colombia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Colombia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Colombia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Colombia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Colombia.
Colombia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Colombian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Colombia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Colombia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Colombia for up to 90 days.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Colombia 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.