Brazil to Costa Rica: Visa Requirements 2026
Up to 180 days without a visa.
Brazil citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~45, NYC=100).
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Entry Details — Costa Rica
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Cost of Living & Tax Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Costa Rica. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
The authorised stay for Brazil citizens in Costa Rica is 180 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.
Costa Rica — Digital Nomad Visa + Rentista disponibles. Digital Nomad Visa — Frais : $100. Durée : 1 an renouvelable. Revenu minimum $3 000/mois (employé) ou $60 000/an (indépendant). Rentista Visa — Frais : $100. Durée : 2 ans renouvelable. Revenu passif minimum $2 500/mois. Territorial tax — Revenus de source étrangère exonérés d'impôt costaricain.
The cost of living index for Costa Rica is 44.6 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Costa Rica.
A valid Brazil passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.