Germany
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at botschaft-costarica.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Germany
Costa RicaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany 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 Germany 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 German citizens can stay in Costa Rica
German citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for German citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit German citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Germany
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
German citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Costa Rica?
German citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can German citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, German citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 180 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.