Costa Rica
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can visit Malaysia 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
MalaysiaCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Malaysia
Travel advice for Malaysia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Malaysia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Malaysia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malaysia (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malaysia
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Brunei admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Malaysian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Malaysia?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Malaysian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Malaysia 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.