Costa Rican visa for Japanese citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese 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 Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 43 minutes)
- Kobe: The Consulate General of Costa Rica in Kobe, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 43 minutes)
- Nagoya: The Honorary Consulate General of Costa Rica in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 43 minutes)
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 6,718 | N/A |
2009 | 6,330 | -5.78% |
2010 | 6,718 | 6.13% |
2011 | 6,201 | -7.70% |
2012 | 6,589 | 6.26% |
2013 | 6,783 | 2.94% |
2014 | 6,589 | -2.86% |
2015 | 6,136 | -6.88% |
2016 | 6,524 | 6.32% |
2017 | 6,589 | 1.00% |
2018 | 6,460 | -1.96% |
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 & Japan comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 7.14 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 119,677,162 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Costa Rica | Japan | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 124,958,743 | 119.7 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Japan |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 247 | Costa Rica has 149 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 142 | Costa Rica passport holders visit 31 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 421 | Costa Rican hosts 369 fewer foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 6,460.
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- San Jose to Tokyo: 22357.71 km (13892.43 mi)
- Travel time: 46 hours 34 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024