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Poland visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Poland, 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
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Travel advice for Poland
- 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 Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Poland
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Poland for up to 90 days. Days in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Poland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Poland’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Russia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Belarus requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Polish 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 Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Poland?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Poland, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Poland?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Poland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Polish citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Poland visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Poland 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.