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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Costa Rica vs Venezuela: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3
66

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

Costa Rica + Venezuela: passport compatibility

79%

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

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

66 both visa-free
30 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
27 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Venezuela 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 (66)

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

Only Venezuela is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Venezuela

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 → Venezuela 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 →

Venezuela: good to know

Caracas

Capital

Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)

Currency

Venezuela Time (UTC-4)

Time zone

+58

Calling code

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Venezuela

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 Venezuela?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Venezuela visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Venezuela without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Venezuela?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Venezuela #90.
Where can Costa Rica and Venezuela citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 66 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Venezuela?
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 Venezuela?
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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