Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica?
No. United Kingdom passport holders can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa-free 180 daysBefore you go:
- Passport expiry must be at least 1 day after planned departure from Costa Rica.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required when arriving from a transmission-risk country.
- A valid travel document is required; lost or stolen reported passports cannot be used.
- Only machine-readable or biometric passports or travel documents are accepted.