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Portugal visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Portugal, 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
Portuguese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
PortugalCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- 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.
For a trip from Costa Rica to Portugal, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (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 Portugal
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Spain admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Portugal?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Portugal 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.