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Costa Rica visa requirements for Malaysian citizens

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Malaysian citizens do not need a tourist visa when travelling to Costa Rica in 2024. Malaysian passport holders can stay in Costa Rica for a short period of time (for 30 days). Please, read all the information below to make your trip easy and safe.

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Updated: 03/26/2024.

Entry requirements

visa free

Duration of stay

30 days

Purpose of travel

Tourism

Passport validity for travel to Costa Rica

Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.

Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a current risk level of 3.30 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to Costa Rica. The safety index is based on travel advisories from independent 6 sources.

Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 03/25/2024.

Costa Rica customs rules

Duty-free allowance

Tobacco limit

  • 500 grams of tobacco products.

Bringing alcohol

  • Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
  • 5 litres of alcohol.

Other goods

  • Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription.
  • Baby food.
  • 2kg candy.
  • Personal electronics.
  • Other goods for personal use, including clothing, jewellery, and toys.
Find more information on the customs regulations of Costa Rica page.

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