Bolivia passport → Costa Rica
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Visa-free entry30 days
Bolivian passport holders can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Costa Rica at a glance
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Region
- Central America
Costa Rica for other passports
- BoliviaVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Central America for Bolivian passport holders
Common questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Bolivian passport holders can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Bolivian citizens stay in Costa Rica?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bolivian citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Bolivian citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bolivia passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bolivian citizens (edited 28 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Costa Rica before you travel.