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Japan visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Japan 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 cr.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
JapanCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Japan
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Japan?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Japan 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.