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title: Austria visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Austria visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and you have return travel booked.
2. **Arrive at Schengen border** — Present passport to border officer.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer stamps passport granting stay up to 90 days within 180-day period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen area
- **Return ticket or proof of onward travel** (Travel, optional): May be requested by border control
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory for visa-free entry but recommended

## Good to know

- Overstaying the 90-day limit can lead to fines or entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond departure date** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Previous overstay in Schengen area** — Respect visa-free limits.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Austria?

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Austria without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Austria?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Austria?

Valid passport; Return ticket or proof of onward travel; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Austria?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Austria visa for every passport](/visa/austria)
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