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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

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Costa Rica citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Costa Rica vs Taiwan: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2
62

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

Costa Rica + Taiwan: passport compatibility

70%

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

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

62 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
21 both need a visa
59 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Taiwan 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.

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Taiwan

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 → Taiwan 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 →

Taiwan: good to know

Taipei

Capital

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Currency

Taipei Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+886

Calling code

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Taiwan

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Costa Rica citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Taiwan?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Taiwan #79.
Where can Costa Rica and Taiwan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 62 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Taiwan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Costa Rica and Taiwan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Costa Rica passport ranking

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

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