Costa Rican visa for Cypriot citizens
A visa is NOT required for Cypriot passport holders visiting Costa Rica for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Cypriot citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Cypriot citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Cypriot citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Cypriot 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 Cyprus, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Limassol: The Consulate General of Costa Rica in Limassol, Cyprus (Working hours: Close now)
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Cyprus for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cyprus traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Cyprus) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 418 | N/A |
| 2009 | 385 | -7.89% |
| 2010 | 420 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 438 | 4.29% |
| 2012 | 469 | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 486 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 505 | 3.91% |
| 2015 | 532 | 5.35% |
| 2016 | 585 | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 592 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 603 | 1.86% |
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 & Cyprus comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Cyprus is approximately 9,240 km2 (3,567 sq mi). This means Cyprus is 5.53 times smaller than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 4,038,968 more people than the population of Cyprus.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Cyprus’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Cyprus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 1,242,613 | 4.0 million more people live in Costa Rica than Cyprus |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 8 | Costa Rica has 90 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cyprus. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 136 | Costa Rica passport holders visit 25 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 94 | Costa Rican hosts 42 fewer foreign missions than Cyprus. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Cyprus travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Cyprus visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 603.
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