Costa Rican visa for Algerian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Algerian passport holders visiting Costa Rica for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Algerian citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Algerian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Algerian citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Algerian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Costa Rica.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Costa Rica.
If you are looking for Costa Rica visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Algeria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Alicante: The Consulate General of in Alicante, ~ 1168.41 kilometers (726.02 mi) away from Algiers, Algeria. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 4 minutes).
- Seville: The Consulate General of in Seville, ~ 1261.07 kilometers (783.59 mi) away from Algiers, Algeria. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 4 minutes).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Algeria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Algeria traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Algeria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 627 | N/A |
| 2009 | 577 | -7.97% |
| 2010 | 630 | 9.19% |
| 2011 | 658 | 4.44% |
| 2012 | 703 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 728 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 758 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 798 | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 877 | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 888 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 905 | 1.91% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Costa Rica & Algeria comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Algeria is approximately 2,381,740 km2 (919,594 sq mi). This means Algeria is 46.65 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of May 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 41,814,440 fewer people than the population of Algeria.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Algeria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Algeria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 47,096,021 | 41.8 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Algeria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 129 | Costa Rica has 31 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Algeria. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 17 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 94 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 65 | Costa Rican hosts 13 fewer foreign missions than Algeria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Algeria travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Algeria visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 905.
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