Venezuela
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Venezuelan citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Venezuela
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Venezuela, with its embassy in Caracas.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Venezuela
Costa RicaVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Venezuelan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Venezuelan citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Venezuelan citizens apply
In Venezuela, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Caracas, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Venezuelan citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Venezuelan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Venezuela
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Venezuela?
The Costa Rican embassy in Venezuela is in Caracas.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Venezuelan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
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.