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Costa Rica visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of the Marshall Islands 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

All visa types for Costa Rica

Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands

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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 the Marshall Islands 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 citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in Costa Rica

Citizens of the Marshall Islands 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 citizens of the Marshall Islands

Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of the Marshall Islands visa-free.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of the Marshall Islands do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

How long can citizens of the Marshall Islands stay in Costa Rica?

Citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of the Marshall Islands enter Costa Rica visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Marshall Islands 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.