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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

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

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Vanuatu → Costa Rica
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Vanuatu vs Costa Rica: passport comparison

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3
34

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

Vanuatu + Costa Rica: passport compatibility

59%

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

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

34 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
80 access differs

Where Vanuatu 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.

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

1rule changes for the Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Vanuatu can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vanuatu citizens stay in Costa Rica without a visa?
Vanuatu passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vanuatu or Costa Rica?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Vanuatu #105, Costa Rica #62.
Where can Vanuatu and Costa Rica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 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 Vanuatu and Costa Rica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vanuatu passport ranking

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

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