Costa Rica
Venezuela
Venezuela visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: 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
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Venezuela
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Venezuela, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (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 Venezuela
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Venezuela.
Venezuela’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Guyana, Brazil and Colombia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Venezuelan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Venezuela?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Venezuelan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Venezuela 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.