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If you are interested in a specific destination or would like to explore several countries in Latin America, you can find an overview of the specific visa information for the breathtaking dream countries of Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia and Peru here.

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Visas Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a particularly friendly destination, as travelers from EU countries and Switzerland have been able to travel with a tourist visa since the end of 2023 for even 180 days can stay. Here are the most important points you need to consider when entering the country:

• Return flight/connecting flight or bus ticket: You must present a ticket that proves your departure from Costa Rica within the 180 days. This can be a return flight or a pre-booked bus ticket to Panama or Nicaragua.
• Yellow fever vaccination: If you are traveling from a yellow fever area, you should have proof of a yellow fever vaccination.

 

Visa Mexico

Mexico is also a particularly friendly destination, as travelers from EU countries and Switzerland with a tourist visa for 180 days can stay. You often have to present a return or onward travel ticket.

 

Visa Panama

Panama allows nationals of EU countries and Switzerland to stay in the country for up to 90 days. A booked return or onward ticket by flight from a Central American country must be presented on entry.

 

Visa Peru

In Peru, from EU countries and Switzerland, you can also pay up to 90 days enter the country with a tourist visa. As a tourist, you cannot spend more than 183 days per year in Peru. Here is some important information:

• Entry control: Your entry and residence data are recorded electronically and not noted in your passport.
• Onward/return flight tickets: You often have to present a return or onward flight ticket.
• Duration of stay: Exceeding the duration of stay of 90 days leads to a fine of currently 5 PEN (1.25 €) per day. This must be paid at the airport on departure.

 

Visas Guatemala

Guatemala also offers citizens of EU countries and Switzerland a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days. However, note specific requirements:

• Digital declaration of the traveler: The digital declaration "Declaración Jurada del Viajero" must be submitted before entering the country. You can download the declaration at this link and print or save the QR code you receive.
• Onward/return tickets: You will often need to present a return or onward ticket.
• Yellow fever vaccination: Proof of vaccination is required for entry from yellow fever areas.

 

Visa Colombia

In Colombia, you can also apply from EU countries and Switzerland for 90 days with the possibility of extending this stay for a further 90 days. Please note the following:

• Health form: The "Check-Mig" health form is online before departure under this link to be filled in.
• Onward/return tickets: You will often need to present a return or onward ticket.
• Yellow fever vaccination: When entering the country from Angola, Brazil, Congo or Uganda, proof of vaccination must be provided.
• Extension of stay: As soon as you are in Colombia, you can apply online to the Migración Colombia for an extension of another 90 days before the first 90 days have expired. It is best to do this after the first 1.5 months have expired.