¿Necesitan visado los ciudadanos de Reino Unido para Costa Rica en 2026?

Sin VisaEstancia Máxima: 180 días

Citizens of United Kingdom can enter Costa Rica without applying for a visa in advance for short tourism or business trips. Bring a valid passport, proof of onward travel and sufficient funds — entry is granted at the border at the immigration officer's discretion.

Sin Visa

Estancia Máxima180 días

Última actualizaciónApril 17, 2026

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Confirm your eligibility window

Verify the maximum visa-free stay for United Kingdom passport holders entering Costa Rica (commonly 30, 60 or 90 days). Stays beyond that limit require an extension or an entry visa applied for from a consulate.

Prepare your border documents

Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, a confirmed return or onward ticket, hotel reservation or host address, and proof of funds. Immigration may ask for any of these on arrival.

Clear immigration on arrival

Present your passport at the Costa Rica border, answer routine questions about purpose and duration of your visit, and collect your entry stamp. The process is normally fast for visa-free nationalities.

Documentos requeridos

—Passport from United Kingdom valid at least 6 months beyond entry
—Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
—Hotel reservation or address of host
—Proof of sufficient funds (card statement or cash)
—Travel medical insurance (recommended)
—Recent passport-style photo (recommended spare)

Consejos importantes

•Do not overstay the visa-free period — Costa Rica can ban future entries for repeat offenders.
•Even visa-free nationals can be refused entry; keep documents organised and answers consistent.
•Border officers may ask about your accommodation in the first city — have the address ready.
•Carry a small amount of local currency for taxis and SIM cards on arrival.

La forma más fácil de obtenerlo

Walk up to immigration with a valid passport, return ticket and accommodation booking — no application or fee is needed for the standard tourism stay.

Las reglas de visa pueden cambiar. Siempre verifica con la embajada oficial.