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Dominican Republic visa for Costa Rican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Costa Rican citizens can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at facebook.com

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Dominican Republic

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Costa Rica

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Travel advice for the Dominican Republic

  • 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.

Before travelling from Costa Rica to the Dominican Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Dominican Republic at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 11 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Dominican Republic (updated 7 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Dominican Republic (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 the Dominican Republic

Costa Rican citizens may stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens

Haiti admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Costa Rica

Costa Rica requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Costa Rican citizens can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?

Costa Rican citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days.

Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Costa Rican citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?

Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter the Dominican Republic without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.