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FStay 90 days
Policy · HaitiPassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to Haiti
Yes — Costa Rica passport holders can visit Haiti without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Haiti lets 193 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “Visa free” at 90 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Haiti passports get “Visa required” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Haiti
Open to Costa Rica passports near Haiti
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaHaiti- Typical duration
- 4.7 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- PAP · CAP · CYA
Usual hubs
United States · 10 hours
Panama · 5 hours
Canada · 10.8 hours
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.
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.
Haiti
Country profile
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Population
11.9 million
Area
27,750 km²
Currency
Haitian gourde HTG
Languages
French, Haitian Creole
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
19,581 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups
- Black95%
- mixed and White5%
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
+509
Airports
PAP · CAP · CYA · JEE
Highlights
- Citadelle Laferrière
- Sans-Souci
- Jacmel
Costa Rica · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Haiti?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Haiti typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Haiti mission.
What about a Haiti passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.