Costa Rican visa for Lao citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lao 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 Lao citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao 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 Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Consulate General of in Bangkok, ~ 711.26 kilometers (441.96 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 22 minutes).
- Manila: The Consulate General of in Manila, ~ 2052.92 kilometers (1275.63 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 22 minutes).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) 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 & Laos comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 4.64 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 2,424,692 fewer people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 7,706,273 | 2.4 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 39 | Costa Rica has 59 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 20 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 91 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 37 | Costa Rican hosts 15 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 302.
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- San Jose to Vientiane: 18652.30 km (11590.00 mi)
- Travel time: 38 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024