Costa Rican visa for Cabo Verdean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Cabo Verdean 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 Cabo Verdean citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Cabo Verdean citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cabo Verdean 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 Cape Verde, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The Consulate General of in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ~ 1496.89 kilometers (930.12 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 0 minutes).
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate General of in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ~ 1508.00 kilometers (937.03 mi) away from Praia, Cape Verde. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 0 minutes).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Cape Verde for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cape Verde traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cape Verde) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 209 | N/A |
| 2009 | 192 | -8.13% |
| 2010 | 210 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 219 | 4.29% |
| 2012 | 234 | 6.85% |
| 2013 | 243 | 3.85% |
| 2014 | 253 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 266 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 293 | 10.15% |
| 2017 | 296 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 302 | 2.03% |
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 & Cape Verde comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Cape Verde is approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 sq mi). This means Cape Verde is 12.66 times smaller than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 4,726,939 more people than the population of Cape Verde.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Cape Verde’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Cape Verde | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 554,642 | 4.7 million more people live in Costa Rica than Cape Verde |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 2 | Costa Rica has 96 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cape Verde. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 36 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 75 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 19 | Costa Rican hosts 33 more foreign missions than Cape Verde. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Cape Verde travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Cape Verde visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 302.
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