Costa Rica passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Visa-freeShort tourist visit without visa

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

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Short tourist visit without visa
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	Required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for the stay and return trip may have to be proven; no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a valid Costa Rican ordinary passport meeting the validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Enter Germany without a visa
The German visa table lists Costa Rica as visa-free for entry.
3
Complete border checks
Purpose and funds evidence may be requested; EES records fingerprints and facial image at entry.

Documents checklist

Identity

Costa Rican ordinary passport
Must be valid at least three months after planned departure and issued within the last ten years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May have to be presented in certain cases.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds
Optional
May have to be presented to cover the stay and return trip; no fixed daily rate.

Supporting

Health insurance covering return transport
Optional
Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory.

Proof of funds

The Federal Foreign Office states that funding depends on the type and length of stay and has no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

Visa-free stay is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free period.
At entry, EES records fingerprints and a facial image for short-stay non-EU travelers.
Health insurance covering return transport is advised but not stated as mandatory.

FAQ

Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Short tourist visit without visa.

How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Germany?

Costa Rican ordinary passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds; Health insurance covering return transport.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

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