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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Finland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Costa Rica vs Finland: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Finland

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #3 · mobility 171.5
89

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

Costa Rica + Finland: passport compatibility

74%

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

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

89 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
51 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Finland 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.

Both visa-free (89)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados30 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bolivia90 days#117 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana90 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey30 days#94 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Costa Rica is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: Finland has no mission in Costa Rica

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Peru 2,317 km
Applications accepted in: Lima
2
Mexico 2,523 km
Applications accepted in: Mexico City
3
United States 3,269 km
Applications accepted in: Los Angeles, Ca, New York, Ny

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Costa Rica → Finland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

0,2%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Costa Rica
-14,3 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-2.0 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 2.2%, now 0.2%
441applications filed
420visas issued
1refusals
40,2%of issued visas are multi-entry

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Costa Rica — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Finland

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

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

2rule changes for the Costa Rica 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 →

Finland: good to know

Helsinki

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+358

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Finland

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 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Finland?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Finland without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Finland?
The Finland passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 91. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Finland #3.
Where can Costa Rica and Finland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 89 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Finland?
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 Costa Rica and Finland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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