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Ukraine visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ukraine, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ukraine visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ukraine visa?
Visa-free stay and short-term visa (type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukraine’s official site for the tourist visa is dmsu.gov.ua. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukrainian missions in Costa Rica
Ukraine has 1 mission in Costa Rica. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: San José.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
UkraineCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Ukraine
Travel advice for Ukraine
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Ukraine, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ukraine (updated 2 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Ukraine (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ukraine
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Ukraine is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Ukraine is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ukraine’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Russia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Belarus requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ukraine, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Ukraine in Costa Rica?
No. Ukraine has no embassy in Costa Rica, only honorary consulates in San José.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Ukraine visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Ukraine.
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.