🇩🇪 Germany visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Germany visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Costa Rica passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Costa Rica can travel to Germany for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Germany, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Germany immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Germany is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Germany counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Costa Rican citizens →How this compares
The Costa Rican passport ranks #63 worldwide, opening 130 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (91 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Germany is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: German citizens traveling to Costa Rica face the same requirement (visa-free · 180 days).
Western Europe is fully open to Costa Rican travelers — all 8 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Germany
- Capital
- Berlin
- Region
- Western Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- German
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Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa needed — Costa Rican citizens can stay in Germany visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Germany without a visa?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Germany?
The currency in Germany is the euro (€). The capital city is Berlin.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Costa Rican citizens traveling to Germany. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Germany embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.