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Turkey visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sanhose-be.mfa.gov.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Turkish citizens travelling to Costa Rica
TurkeyCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Turkey
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Georgia, Greece and Bulgaria admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Turkey?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 30 days.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.