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Croatia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Croatia 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Croatian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
CroatiaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Croatia
Travel advice for Croatia
- 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.
For a trip from Costa Rica to Croatia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Croatia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Croatia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Croatia (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 Croatia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Croatia for up to 90 days. Days in Croatia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Croatia and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Croatia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Croatia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Croatian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Croatian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Croatia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Croatia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Croatia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Croatia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Croatian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Croatian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Croatia 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.