Paraguay
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Paraguayan citizens
Entry requirement
Paraguayan citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- 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 Paraguay
Costa RicaParaguay Visa-free, 90 days Paraguay 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 Paraguay 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 Paraguayan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Paraguayan 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 Paraguayan citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Paraguayan citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Paraguay
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Paraguay and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Paraguayan citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can Paraguayan citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Paraguayan citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Paraguayan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Paraguayan 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.