Costa Rican visa for Ivorian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Ivorian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Ivorian citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Ivorian 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 Côte d'Ivoire, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate General of in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ~ 2599.26 kilometers (1615.11 mi) away from Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. (Working hours: Close now).
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The Consulate General of in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ~ 2667.63 kilometers (1657.59 mi) away from Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. (Working hours: Close now).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Côte d'Ivoire for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Côte d'Ivoire traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Côte d'Ivoire) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,922 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,769 | -7.96% |
| 2010 | 1,932 | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 2,017 | 4.40% |
| 2012 | 2,156 | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 2,234 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 2,325 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 2,447 | 5.25% |
| 2016 | 2,691 | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 2,723 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 2,776 | 1.95% |
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 & Côte d'Ivoire comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Côte d'Ivoire is approximately 318,000 km2 (122,780 sq mi). This means Côte d'Ivoire is 6.23 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 23,808,379 fewer people than the population of Côte d'Ivoire.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Côte d'Ivoire’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Côte d'Ivoire | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 29,089,960 | 23.8 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Côte d'Ivoire |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 5 | Costa Rica has 93 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Côte d'Ivoire. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 30 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 81 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 29 | Costa Rican hosts 23 more foreign missions than Côte d'Ivoire. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Côte d'Ivoire travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Côte d'Ivoire visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 2,776.
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| Sunrise | 13:08 PM | |
Useful Information
- San Jose to Yamoussoukro: 7851.84 km (4878.91 mi)
- Travel time: 16 hours 21 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024