Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · TürkiyePassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to Türkiye
Yes — Costa Rica passport holders can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Türkiye lets 105 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.
- Travel is open both ways: Türkiye passports also enter Costa Rica without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Türkiye
Open to Costa Rica passports near Türkiye
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec50 × 60 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaTürkiye- Typical duration
- 16.2 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- IST · AYT · SAW
Usual hubs
Spain · 16.2 hours
United States · 16.7 hours
Canada · 17.1 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.
Türkiye
Country profile
Capital
Ankara
Population
85.7 million
Area
780,580 km²
Currency
Turkish lira TRY
Languages
Turkish
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
7.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
8.1%
Ethnic groups · 2016
- Turkish72.5%
- Kurdish19%
- other minorities8.5%
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 C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 155 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+90
Airports
IST · AYT · SAW · DLM
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia
- Cappadocia
- Pamukkale
- Ephesus
- Blue Mosque
Costa Rica · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Türkiye?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Türkiye typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 50 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Türkiye mission.
What about a Türkiye passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Türkiye as a visitor?
eVisa / visa-free：Often 30–90 days。Apply on the eVisa site or check visa-free eligibility; print the approval.