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Costa Rica passport to Taiwan
Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, 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 30 days
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Key facts
- Taiwan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is not one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “Visa required” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Taiwan passports get “Visa free” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Taiwan
Open to Costa Rica passports near Taiwan
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
Costa RicaTaiwan- Typical duration
- 21.1 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- TPE · KHH · TSA
Usual hubs
United States · 22.2 hours
Canada · 21.8 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.
Taiwan
Country profile
Capital
Taipei
Population
23.3 million
Area
35,980 km²
Currency
New Taiwan dollar TWD
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese95%
- Indigenous peoples2.3%
- Other2.7%
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 / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+886
Airports
TPE · KHH · TSA · RMQ
Highlights
- Taipei 101
- Alishan
- Jiufen
- Kenting
- National Palace Museum
Costa Rica · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Taiwan?
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 Taiwan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Taiwan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Taiwan mission.
What about a Taiwan passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Taiwan as a visitor?
Visitor visa / visa-free：14–90 days。The visa-free list is published by MOFA; others apply at a mission.