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Costa Rica visa for Polish citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 180 days

Polish 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

All visa types for Costa Rica

Costa Rican citizens travelling to Poland

Costa RicaPoland Visa-free, 90 days Poland 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.

Polish 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 Polish citizens can stay in Costa Rica

Polish 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 Polish citizens

Panama and Nicaragua admit Polish citizens visa-free.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to Poland

Costa Rican citizens can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Poland and Costa Rica.

Frequently asked questions

Do Polish citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Polish citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.

How long can Polish citizens stay in Costa Rica?

Polish citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Poland?

Costa Rican citizens can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Polish citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?

Yes, Polish 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.