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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Honduras citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Visa-free · 180 days

Citizens of Honduras can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Honduras → Costa Rica
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Honduras vs Costa Rica: passport comparison

Honduras

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #78 · mobility 136.7

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3
78

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

Honduras + Costa Rica: passport compatibility

89%

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

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

78 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
39 both e-visa / eTA
30 both need a visa
21 access differs

Where Honduras 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.

Both visa-free (78)

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 Bolivia30 days#117 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 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 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 Russia90 days#93 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 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

Only Honduras is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Honduras → 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 Honduras → Costa Rica rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Honduras 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 Honduras 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 180 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Honduras citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Honduras can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Honduras citizens stay in Costa Rica without a visa?
Honduras passport holders are allowed to stay up to 180 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Honduras or Costa Rica?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Honduras #78, Costa Rica #62.
Where can Honduras and Costa Rica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 78 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 Honduras and Costa Rica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Honduras passport ranking

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

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