Hungary→Costa Rica
Hungary to Costa Rica
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Hungarian citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days without a visa. Stays beyond 180 days require a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
There is no additional recorded entry requirement specific to travellers under 18 for this route.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, ensure your passport, temporary passport, national identity card or driving licence is in order. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry to Costa Rica. Arrange travel insurance before departure because travel insurance is a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you may be asked to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds for your stay. No arrival registration, entry card or vaccination requirement is recorded for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Costa Rica?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourist stays of up to 180 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Costa Rica.
What travel documents are accepted for entry?
Costa Rica accepts a passport, a temporary passport, a national identity card or a driving licence as travel documents for this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Costa Rica?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Costa Rica and you must have it for your trip.
Will I need to show proof of money at the border?
Costa Rican border officials may ask you to show that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
Is there a Costa Rican embassy in Hungary?
Costa Rica does not maintain an embassy in Hungary; the nearest Costa Rican embassy for Hungarian travellers is in Mexico.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Mexico — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 180 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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Hungary embassy in Mexico