Costa Rica
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Hungary visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Hungarian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
HungaryCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Hungary
Travel advice for Hungary
- 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 Hungary, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Hungary at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Hungary (updated 23 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Hungary (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Hungary
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Hungary for up to 90 days. Days in Hungary count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Hungary and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Hungary count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Hungary’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, Austria and Serbia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Hungarian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Hungarian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Hungary.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Hungary?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Hungary: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Hungary?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Hungary for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Hungarian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Hungary visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Hungary 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.