Costa Rica

Costa Rica Passport

According to the Guide Passport Index, the Costa Rican passport is presently rated 28th. Access to 150 countries is possible without a visa. It becomes a desirable passport as a result, receiving a higher mobility score overall. Those with a Costa Rican passport can enter most countries in the European Union, including Singapore, the UK, the UAE, and the United Arab Emirates, without a visa. This enables nearly instantaneous travel opportunities to popular destinations across the globe. However, 79 places require a visa for holders of Costa Rican passports. Taiwan, the US, and Australia are among the nations where a visa is needed.

Passport rank

29

Visa-free travel to

149 Destinations
Costa Rica Passport

Visa free access

114 Destinations

Costa Rica Passport Ranking

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Costa Rica passports in relation to other passports issued in other countries. Currently, there are 33 Costa Rican countries that require a visa upon arrival, 3 eTA destinations, and 114 Costa Rican passport-free countries..
Altogether,Passport holders from Costa Rica are able to access 150 places worldwide using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all. The Costa Rican passport is ranked 28th in the world as a result. There are 79 more locations where holders of Costa Rican passports require either an eVisa or a physical visa in addition to these visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries (i.e. visa required countries).

Do I need a visa?

Check if you need a visa

World Tour

About Costa Rica

Seven provinces make up the Republic of Costa Rica, a former colony of Spain. The three most significant provinces are Cartago, Alajuela, and San José. It is located in Central America and has borders with Nicaragua and Panama. The land area of the nation is 51,100 square kilometers. Rugged volcanic mountains and coastal lowlands define its topography. With a dry season from December to April and a wet season from May to November, it has a tropical and subtropical climate. There are more than 5.2 million people living there. San José, the nation's capital and most populated city with more than 324,188 residents, is also its largest city. Alajuela and Cartago are two more significant cities.With approximately 5.3 million passengers annually, Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is the largest airport in the nation. It is now Central America's second busiest airport as a result. It bears the name Juan Santamaría in honor of the national hero. The airport offers connections to international locations. The legacy of Spanish colonization continues to have a great influence on Costa Rican culture. Catholics make up the bulk of the populace. Spanish is the official language. The Spanish Civil Code is the basis of Costa Rica's legal system. The Supreme Court reviews acts of legislation. The system of government is a republic with a president. Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the elected president, holds the positions of head of state and head of government.The Costa Rican Colón (CRC) is the official currency; at the moment, it is worth CRC 529.41 to the USD. With an open economy, the nation's GDP is estimated to be $68.48 billion. As a result, it now ranks 14th among the economies of the countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The per capita income of its people is $13,09. The sectors of industry, agriculture, and services account for the majority of the GDP. A growing portion of the GDP is contributed by tourism. Bananas and coffee are the main agricultural goods that Costa Rica exports. One of the most well-liked tourist destinations is Costa Rica.There are many different urban and rural tourist destinations across the nation. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. Throughout the county, there are four UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Manuel Antonio National Park, the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde forests, and San José's city are a few of the must-see locations. An estimated 3 million tourists travel to Costa Rica each year, the bulk of them are from North America.

Top ranked passports

Discover and explore the world's most sought-after destinations with eVisa, making your trip accessible and hassle-free.

Singapore
Singapore

Singapore

Visa-free destinations: 195

Rank: 1

See More
France
France

France

Visa-free destinations: 193

Rank: 2

See More
Germany
Germany

Germany

Visa-free destinations: 193

Rank: 2

See More
Italy
Italy

Italy

Visa-free destinations: 193

Rank: 2

See More
South Korea
South Korea

South Korea

Visa-free destinations: 193

Rank: 2

See More
Spain
Spain

Spain

Visa-free destinations: 193

Rank: 2

See More
Finland
Finland

Finland

Visa-free destinations: 192

Rank: 3

See More
Japan
Japan

Japan

Visa-free destinations: 192

Rank: 3

See More