Embassy
Embassy of Costa Rica in Brazil
Edifício Centro Empresarial Norte, SRTVN 701 conjunto C ala A
Brazil visa requirements for Costa Rican citizens
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
CRI
Costa Rica
Going to
BRA
Brazil
No visa needed
People with listed passports can visit without a visa, with different stay limits.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Brazil.
Ways into Brazil
Your passport decides whether you need a visa for short visits.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free passport listPeople with listed passports can visit without a visa, with different stay limits.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask the Brazilian consulate about your passport's rules.
- Check your stay limit and allowed activities.
- Show your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Stay limits and repeat-visit rules depend on your passport.
- Permission for tourism does not automatically cover study, religious work or paid work.
Visa requiredEmbassy visitor visaApply through a Brazilian consulate if you need a visa and cannot apply online.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Fee
- Fee depends on nationality and consulate
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check the consulate that serves where you live.
- Fill in the online form and upload documents.
- Print and sign the application receipt.
- Pay and submit your passport and original documents.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Signed application receipt
- Passport photo
- Travel plan or return booking
- Other documents your consulate requests
- Your visa may last longer, depending on your nationality.
- You cannot take paid work; follow the stay allowed at entry.
Sources (42)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign Ministry — official Brazilian visa application service
- Federal Police — immigration and border questions
- Federal Police — visitor-stay extensions
- Chamber of Deputies — updated immigration decree
- Government-designated Brazil electronic visa portal
- Official electronic visa FAQ
- Government-designated Brazil electronic visa portal for China
- Brazilian Consulate in San Francisco — electronic visitor visa
- Brazilian Consulate in San Francisco — consular visitor visa
- Brazilian Consulate in Chicago — visitor visa
- Brazilian Consulate in London — visa fees
- Brazilian Consulate in London — academic internship
- Brazilian Consulate in London — research and teaching
- Brazilian Consulate in London — regional residence agreement
- Brazilian Consulate in London — short volunteer services
- Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi — business visitor visa
- Brazilian Embassy in New Delhi — official appointment and processing notices
- Brazilian Embassy in Manama — visitor visa exemptions
- Brazilian Embassy in Singapore — visitor exemptions and shorter allowances
- Brazilian Embassy in Singapore — visa categories and general guidance
- Brazilian Consulate in Zurich — visitor visas and 2026 China rules
- Foreign Ministry — 2026 amendment to the European Union short-stay agreement
- Foreign Ministry — United Kingdom visa agreement
- Foreign Ministry — temporary Chinese ordinary-passport exemption
- Foreign Ministry — renewed Japan ordinary-passport exemption
- Foreign Ministry — ten-year visitor visa agreement with India
- Brazilian Government — Moldova short-stay exemption
- Brazilian Embassy in Dublin — transit visa
- Brazilian Consulate in Orlando — study visa
- Brazilian Consulate in Hong Kong — study visa
- Brazilian Consulate in Istanbul — study visa and registration
- Brazilian Consulate in Sydney — work visa
- Brazilian Consulate in New York — digital nomad visa
- Brazilian Embassy in Manila — family reunion
- Brazilian Embassy in Dublin — marriage-based family reunion
- Brazilian Embassy in Nassau — medical visitor visa
- Ministry of Justice — medical treatment visa and residence
- Brazilian Embassy in Damascus — religious activities
- Brazilian Embassy in Dublin — volunteer services
- Brazilian Consulate in Tokyo — investment visa
- Brazilian Embassy in Canberra — retirees and pensioners
- Brazilian civil aviation authority — visas must be obtained before arrival
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Costa Rica
- Plugs C NAdapter needed
- MoneyBRL R$
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency190 police192 ambulance
Planning your Brazil trip
Best time to go: The best time depends on the region. The Amazon's main rainy months are November to March; December and January are busy holiday months, and prices rise during Carnaval and other major holidays.
- Iguaçu FallsSee one of Brazil's great natural sights.
- Amazon rainforestExplore vast forests, rivers and places reached mainly by boat.
- PantanalWatch and photograph abundant wildlife, including from boat hotels.
- Historic towns of Minas GeraisExplore historic towns in an area suited to travel by car.
Scams to watch for in Brazil
- Pickpocketing and unwanted touchingSomeone takes valuables from your pocket or bag. In Fortaleza, be especially careful around beggars who keep touching you. Unwanted contact can make it harder to notice a theft.
- Bag snatchingA thief grabs your bag and escapes. A busy area or nearby police presence does not remove the risk.
- Street robbery and armed muggingA robber threatens you and demands your belongings. They may have a gun or knife. Deserted streets, isolated beach sections and poorly lit areas increase your exposure.
About Brazil
Brazil is a federal republic covering nearly half of South America and most of the Amazon basin.
- Capital
- Brasília
- Money
- Brazilian real (R$)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- 4 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +55
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Questions
Do costa rican citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can costa rican citizens stay in Brazil?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do brazilian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Brazil?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize Chile, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Brazil are easier for costa rican citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia Ecuador, and 3 more let costa rican citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Brazil?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Brazil?
Brazilian real (R$). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Brazil?
Portuguese.
How strong is the Costa Rica passport?
It ranks #29 and reaches 128 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck