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Bosnia and Herzegovina passport to Costa Rica
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Costa Rica lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bosnia and Herzegovina is not one of them.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina passports get “Visa required” at 44 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Costa Rica passports get “Visa free” in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nearby passports travelling to Costa Rica
Open to Bosnia and Herzegovina passports near Costa Rica
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Bosnia and HerzegovinaCosta Rica- Typical duration
- 12.9 hours
- From
- SJJ · BNX · TZL
- To
- SJO · LIR · FON
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country profile
Capital
Sarajevo
Population
3.4 million
Area
51,129 km²
Currency
Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark BAM
Languages
Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
34,120 · 2024
Migrant share
1.1%
Ethnic groups · 2013
- Bosniak50.1%
- Serb30.8%
- Croat15.4%
- other2.7%
- not declared/no answer1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+506
Airports
SJO · LIR · FON · GLF
Highlights
- Arenal
- Monteverde
- Cocos Island
- Tortuguero
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport need a visa for Costa Rica?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Costa Rica immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Costa Rica typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Costa Rica mission.
What about a Costa Rica passport entering Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.