Kosovo passport → Costa Rica

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Visa required in advance

Kosovar 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.

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Costa Rica at a glance

Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +506
Region: Central America

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Costa Rica for other passports

KosovoVisa 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 Kosovar passport holders

BelizeVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required
PanamaVisa required

Common questions

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Kosovar passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Kosovar citizens stay in Costa Rica?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Kosovar citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Kosovar citizens visit without a visa?

79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kosovo passport ranks #54 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.