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Advisories range from all-clear to avoid non-essential travel. Risks are likely regional - review each source carefully.
Government advisories
For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault, also affects tourists. Read the country information page for additional information o
Canada
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica due to crime.
Ireland
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica.
United Kingdom
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand. Violent crime can include armed robbery, sexual assault, home invasions, gang mugging and carjacking.
Netherlands
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Caution: safety risks in Costa Rica.
France
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica.
Germany
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica.
Poland
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica.
Taiwan
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise caution in Costa Rica.
South Korea
Level 3Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Refrain from non-essential travel to Costa Rica.
Japan
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Costa Rica
Entry requirements
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United States passportVisa-free · 180 daysCanada passportVisa-free · 180 daysIreland passportVisa-free · 180 daysUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 180 daysNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 180 daysNetherlands passportVisa-free · 180 daysFrance passportVisa-free · 180 daysGermany passportVisa-free · 180 daysPoland passportVisa-free · 180 daysTaiwan passportVisa-free · 30 daysSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 180 daysJapan passportVisa-free · 180 days
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