Philippines
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Filipino citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
- 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 the Philippines
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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 Philippines 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 Filipino citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Filipino 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 Filipino citizens
Panama requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Philippines
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Philippines and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Filipino citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Filipino citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Filipino citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Filipino 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.