Costa Rica
Iceland
Iceland visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Iceland 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
Icelandic citizens travelling to Costa Rica
IcelandCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Iceland
Travel advice for Iceland
- 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.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Iceland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Iceland
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Iceland for up to 90 days. Days in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Iceland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Iceland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Iceland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Iceland?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Iceland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Icelandic citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Iceland 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.