Costa Rica
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
Costa Rican citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Emirati citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Costa Rican citizens can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates 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.