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title: Costa Rica visa for citizens of Malta
description: Citizens of Malta can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Costa Rica visa for citizens of Malta

Citizens of Malta 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 entry (tourist visit up to 180 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested by immigration officer (e.g., bank statements or cash).

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and obtain return ticket and proof of funds if desired.
2. **Travel to Costa Rica** — Present passport to immigration officer at port of entry (air/land/sea).
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport and grant up to 180 days stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for intended stay)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least the duration of stay.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel, optional): Not compulsory under the visa-free regime, but may be asked as proof of exit.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be asked to cover stay; amount not officially fixed.
- **Accommodation booking (optional)** (Travel, optional): Helpful to show planned itinerary.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not compulsory but advised for medical coverage.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit card

No set minimum; officer may ask to show means to cover stay.

## Good to know

- Stay cannot exceed 180 days without a visa extension.
- Visa-free entry does not allow paid work without a applicable work permit.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for the entire stay duration.
- **Previous overstay in Costa Rica or other countries** — Respect all immigration rules and previous visa conditions.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Malta can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (tourist visit up to 180 days).

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

Up to 180 days without a visa.

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

Passport (valid for intended stay); Return or onward flight ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking (optional); Travel insurance (recommended).

## More

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