Greece
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Greek citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Greek citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Greece
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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 Greece 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Greek citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Greek 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 Greek citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Greek citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Greece
Greece admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Greece and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Greek citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Greek citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Greek citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Greece?
Greece admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Greek citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Greek 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.