Dominican Republic
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Dominican Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- 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 the Dominican Republic
Costa Rica has 1 mission in the Dominican Republic, with its embassy in Santo Domingo.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
Costa RicaDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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.
Before travelling from the Dominican Republic to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Dominican Republic apply
In the Dominican Republic, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Santo Domingo, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Panama requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for the Dominican Republic, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of the Dominican Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in the Dominican Republic?
The Costa Rican embassy in the Dominican Republic is in Santo Domingo.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for the Dominican Republic, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of the Dominican Republic 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.