Costa Rican visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Costa Rica for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian 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 Latvia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Tartu: The Consulate General of in Tartu, ~ 210.27 kilometers (130.66 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now).
- Stockholm: The Consulate General of in Stockholm, ~ 471.17 kilometers (292.77 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,671 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,538 | -7.96% |
| 2010 | 1,680 | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 1,754 | 4.40% |
| 2012 | 1,874 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 1,942 | 3.63% |
| 2014 | 2,022 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 2,128 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 2,340 | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 2,368 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 2,414 | 1.94% |
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 & Latvia comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 21.82% larger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 3,476,867 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 1,804,714 | 3.5 million more people live in Costa Rica than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 47 | Costa Rica has 51 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 137 | Costa Rica passport holders visit 26 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 58 | Costa Rican hosts 6 fewer foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 2,414.
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