Romania→Costa Rica
Romania to Costa Rica
Can children travel on this route?
Costa Rica does not maintain an embassy in Romania. The nearest Costa Rican embassy for consular assistance is located in Mexico.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport (or temporary passport) is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to Costa Rica.
Obtain travel insurance before departure, because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Costa Rica.
There is no visa requirement for Romanian ordinary passport holders for stays up to 180 days; if you plan to stay longer than 180 days you will need a visa.
What happens at the border?
At the border you may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Costa Rica.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourist stays of up to 180 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Costa Rica.
What travel documents can I use?
Costa Rica accepts a standard passport or a temporary passport for entry on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Costa Rica and you must have it for your trip.
Will I need to prove I can afford the trip?
You may be asked at the border to show you have sufficient funds for your stay in Costa Rica.
Is there a Costa Rican embassy in Romania?
Costa Rica does not have an embassy in Romania; the nearest Costa Rican embassy for consular matters 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 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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Romania embassy in Mexico