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Costa Rica visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Cuba
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Havana
5ta Avenida 6604, Havana
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Cuba
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Cuba to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Cuban citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cuban citizens apply
In Cuba, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Nicaragua admits Cuban citizens visa-free. Panama requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Cuba
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Cuba?
The Costa Rican embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
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.