Costa Rica
Mexico
Mexico visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mexican citizens travelling to Costa Rica
MexicoCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- 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.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Mexico
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mexico.
Mexico’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Guatemala and Belize admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Mexican 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 Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Mexico?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Mexican citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Mexico without a visa and stay for up to 180 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.