Colombia passport → Costa Rica
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Visa required in advance
Colombian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
- ColombiaVisa required
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 Colombian passport holders
Common questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Colombian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Colombian citizens stay in Costa Rica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Colombian citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Colombian citizens visit without a visa?
116 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Colombia passport ranks #36 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.