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Costa Rica visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rree.go.cr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
- Student visa
- Work visa Validity: One year, extendable
- Digital nomad visa Processing time: 15 calendar days from filing
- Investor visa Validity: Two years, renewable while the investment is maintained
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Turkey
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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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Costa Rica
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Turkish citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Turkish citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Turkey?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, Turkish 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 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.