Slovakia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Slovak citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica admits Slovak 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
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Slovakia
Costa RicaSlovakia Visa-free, 90 days Slovakia 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.
Before travelling from Slovakia to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Slovak citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Slovak 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 Slovak citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Slovak citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Slovakia
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Slovakia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Slovakia and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Slovak citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Slovak citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Slovak citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Slovakia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Slovak citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Slovak 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.