Lithuania→Costa Rica
Lithuania to Costa Rica
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a parental consent letter. The requirement includes a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Check that your Lithuanian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to Costa Rica.
No visa is required for tourist stays of up to 90 days; you only need a visa if you plan to stay longer than 90 days.
Carry proof of a return flight and proof of your hotel booking, and be prepared to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
At the border you may be asked to present your passport, proof of sufficient funds for the stay, proof of a return flight and proof of your hotel booking. There is no arrival registration or entry card required.
Costa Rica keeps no embassy in Lithuania; the nearest Costa Rican embassy is in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your Lithuanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Costa Rica.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Costa Rica.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Costa Rica?
Costa Rica does not require any vaccinations for entry. Additional vaccinations may be recommended by health authorities.
What documents might immigration ask to see on arrival?
Costa Rica may ask you at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of hotel booking.
What do minors need to travel to Costa Rica?
If you are under 18, you must carry a parental consent letter; the requirement includes a notarised letter of parental consent.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 7, 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
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: United States — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Costa Rica
Americas
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
- Known for
- Beaches, Volcanoes, Biodiversity
- Food
- Gallo pinto, Casado, Tamales
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