Malaysia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 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 Malaysia
Costa RicaMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia 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.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Malaysian citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Malaysia admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.