Costa Rica
Norway
Norway visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Norway 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 norway.no
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Norwegian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
NorwayCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- 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 Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Norway
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Norway for up to 90 days. Days in Norway count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Norway and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Norway count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Norway’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Norwegian 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 Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Norway?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Norway for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Norway visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Norway 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.