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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bolivia citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of Bolivia can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Bolivia → Costa Rica
30days

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Bolivia vs Costa Rica: passport comparison

Bolivia

35

visa-free countries

Global rank: #117 · mobility 94.4

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3
32

countries both Bolivia and Costa Rica can enter visa-free together

Bolivia + Costa Rica: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bolivia and Costa Rica travel together — by entry type:

32 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
31 both need a visa
69 access differs

Where Bolivia and Costa Rica can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Bolivia is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Bolivia → Costa Rica

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bolivia → Costa Rica rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bolivia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Bolivia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Costa Rica

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Bolivia citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Bolivia can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Bolivia citizens stay in Costa Rica without a visa?
Bolivia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Bolivia or Costa Rica?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 35. Global rank: Bolivia #117, Costa Rica #62.
Where can Bolivia and Costa Rica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 32 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Costa Rica?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bolivia and Costa Rica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bolivia passport ranking

Where else the Bolivia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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