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Slovakia visa for Costa Rican citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Slovakia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

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 Slovakia

  • 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 Slovakia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Slovakia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 11 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Slovakia (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Slovakia (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Slovakia

Costa Rican citizens may stay in Slovakia for up to 90 days. Days in Slovakia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.

Slovakia and the Schengen area

Visa-free stays of Costa Rican citizens in Slovakia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.

Slovakia’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens

Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Austria admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.

Slovak citizens travelling to Costa Rica

Costa Rica admits Slovak citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Slovakia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Slovakia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Slovakia?

Costa Rican citizens can stay in Slovakia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.

Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica admits Slovak citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Can Costa Rican citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?

Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Slovakia 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.