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Greece visa for Costa Rican citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Greece 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 mfa.gr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Greek citizens travelling to Costa Rica

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Travel advice for Greece

  • 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 Greece, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Greece

Costa Rican citizens may stay in Greece for up to 90 days. Days in Greece count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.

Greece and the Schengen area

Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Greece count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.

Greece’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens

Albania, North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.

Greek citizens travelling to Costa Rica

Greek citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Greece.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Greece?

Greece admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Greece?

Costa Rican citizens can stay in Greece for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.

Do Greek citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Greek citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.

Can Costa Rican citizens enter Greece visa-free?

Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Greece 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.