Vanuatu
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- 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 Vanuatu
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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.
Citizens of Vanuatu 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Costa Rica
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of Vanuatu visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Vanuatu
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vanuatu, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Vanuatu do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Vanuatu stay in Costa Rica?
Citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vanuatu, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Vanuatu 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.