Cuba passport → Costa Rica
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Visa required in advance
Cuban 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
- CubaVisa 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 Cuban passport holders
Common questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Costa Rica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cuban citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cuban citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cuba passport ranks #72 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.