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title: Germany visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Costa Rica

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

- **Costa Rican ordinary passport** (Identity): Must be valid at least three months after planned departure and issued within the last ten years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May have to be presented in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May have to be presented to cover the stay and return trip; no fixed daily rate.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Supporting, 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.

## FAQs

### 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.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)
- [Digital registration of entry into the Schengen area (EES)](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/2734332-2734332)

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