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🇻🇪 Does a Venezuelan need a visa for Costa Rica 🇨🇷?
Yes. Venezuelan passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Costa Rica before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Costa Rica or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Costa Rica at a glance
Capital: San José · Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +506
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Costa Rica: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 2 April 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Venezuela (A, B) works with sockets in Costa Rica.
More about entering Costa Rica →
Your embassy in Costa Rica
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Costa Rica, contact the embassy of Venezuela:
- Embassy of Venezuela in Costa Rica · C.C Galerias Rohrmoser oficinas 17-18
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Costa Rica for Venezuelan passport holders
- 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — Visa-free 180 days
- 🇦🇷 Argentina — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 28 days
- 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇷 Brazil — Visa-free 60 days
- 🇨🇴 Colombia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 180 days
The other way round
🇨🇷 Costa Rican passport holders visiting Venezuela: Costa Rican passport holders can visit Venezuela without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Venezuelan passport at a glance
All destinations for Venezuela passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Costa Rica →
Questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Venezuelan passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Costa Rica before travelling.
Does a Costa Rican need a visa for Venezuela?
Costa Rican passport holders can visit Venezuela without a visa for up to 90 days.