Tuvalu
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Tuvalu
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu
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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 Tuvalu 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 citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Costa Rica
Citizens of Tuvalu 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 citizens of Tuvalu
Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of Tuvalu visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Tuvalu
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by citizens of Tuvalu for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Tuvalu stay in Costa Rica?
Citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Tuvalu enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Tuvalu 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.