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Costa Rica visa for Qatari citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 180 days

Costa Rica admits Qatari citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

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

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Costa Rican citizens travelling to Qatar

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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.

Qatari 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 Qatari citizens can stay in Costa Rica

Qatari 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 Qatari citizens

Panama and Nicaragua admit Qatari citizens visa-free.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to Qatar

Qatar issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica admits Qatari citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Qatari citizens stay in Costa Rica?

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

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Qatar?

Qatar issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Qatari citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?

Yes, Qatari 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.