Ukraine→Costa Rica
Ukraine to Costa Rica
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Ukrainian passport holders may stay in Costa Rica without a visa for up to 90 days. Stays longer than 90 days require a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18 years old, carry a notarised letter of parental consent when travelling to Costa Rica.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry to Costa Rica.
Purchase travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Costa Rica.
Have proof of a return flight and a hotel booking or other accommodation arrangements ready to show if asked at the border. Also make sure you have evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, since immigration officers may request this.
Note that Costa Rica does not maintain an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Costa Rican embassy for consular matters is in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?
Yes. Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourism for up to 90 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Costa Rica.
Can I use my passport to enter Costa Rica?
Yes. A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Costa Rica.
Do I need travel insurance to go to Costa Rica?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Costa Rica; you must have travel insurance to enter.
What documents might immigration ask for at the border?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
What do minors from Ukraine need to enter Costa Rica?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Costa Rica.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 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 with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Mexico — 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
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Ukraine embassy in Mexico