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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Croatia
description: Citizens of Croatia can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Croatia

Citizens of Croatia can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 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 180 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (no fixed amount specified)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have onward ticket.
2. **Travel to Costa Rica** — No visa required for stays up to 90 days.
3. **Present documents at immigration** — Show passport and onward ticket upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 90 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Credit cards

No fixed minimum balance; sufficient funds for intended stay expected.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry does not guarantee admission; final decision by immigration officer.
- Overstay may result in fines or future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Insufficient onward travel proof** — Have a return or onward ticket within 90 days.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Croatia can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.

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

Up to 180 days without a visa.

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

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

### How long must my passport be valid for Costa Rica?

At least 6 months.

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