Ecuador
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rree.go.cr
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Ecuador
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ecuador
Costa RicaEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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.
For a trip from Ecuador 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ecuadorian citizens apply
In Ecuador, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Quito, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Ecuadorian citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Ecuador?
The Costa Rican embassy in Ecuador is in Quito.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian 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.