Costa Rican passport
As of 1 October 2019, Costa Rican citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 150 countries and territories, ranking the Costa Rican passport 27th overall and first among Central American countries, in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.[2] In 2017, the Costa Rican government confirmed plans to begin issuing biometric passports by 2020.[3] Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the government of Costa Rica postponed the plans until 2022.As of early 2022 the Costa Rican government began issuing the new biometric passports.The new passports showcase four important elements of the country: Biodiversity, Renewable Energy, Education and Peace, and Talent.