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title: Belgium visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Belgium 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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# Belgium visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Belgium 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 entry (Schengen Area)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** €55 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Ensure Costa Rican passport allows visa-free stay up to 90 days in Schengen.
2. **Prepare travel documents** — Gather valid passport, travel itinerary, accommodation details.
3. **Travel to Belgium** — No visa required; present passport at border upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by border police.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with friends/family.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash to cover stay (approx. €55 per day).
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not required for visa-free entry.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €55 per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested by border officials.

## Good to know

- Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen Area.
- Overstaying can result in fines or entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Previous overstay in Schengen** — Respect the 90/180-day rule closely.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (Schengen Area).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Belgium visa for every passport](/visa/belgium)
- [Every destination for Costa Rica passport holders](/visa/passport/costa-rica)