Costa Rica passport power
Americas · PassRank 128 · ranked 63rd of 199
The Costa Rica passport has a PassRank score of 128 in 2026, placing it 63rd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 90 destinations visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA — that is 128 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 42 require an e-visa and 28 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Costa Rica passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 90 |
| Visa on arrival | 31 |
| eTA / ETA | 7 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 128 |
| e-Visa | 42 |
| Visa required | 28 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 128. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Costa Rica itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (90)
Countries and territories the Costa Rica passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (31)
Destinations that issue the Costa Rica passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (7)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Costa Rica passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (42)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (28)
Destinations where Costa Rica passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Angola | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit visa-free?
The Costa Rica passport has a PassRank score of 128, meaning holders can enter 128 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 90 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA. A further 42 require an e-visa and 28 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Costa Rica passport's rank in 2026?
The Costa Rica passport ranks 63rd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 128. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Costa Rica need a visa for the United States?
Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Costa Rica PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Costa Rica passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (90), visa on arrival (31) and eTA/ETA (7). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21