Costa Rican visa for Panamanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Panamanian passport holders visiting Costa Rica for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Panamanian citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Panamanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Panamanian citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Panamanian 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 Panama, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Panama City: The Embassy of Costa Rica in Panama City, Panama (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 9 minutes)
- David: The Consulate General of Costa Rica in David, Panama (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 9 minutes)
- Changuinola: The Consulate General of Costa Rica in Changuinola, Panama (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 9 minutes)
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Panama for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Panama traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Panama) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 93,730 | N/A |
| 2009 | 96,514 | 2.97% |
| 2010 | 96,514 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 91,873 | -4.81% |
| 2012 | 97,442 | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 97,442 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 96,514 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 91,873 | -4.81% |
| 2016 | 88,161 | -4.04% |
| 2017 | 96,514 | 9.47% |
| 2018 | 92,802 | -3.85% |
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 & Panama comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Panama is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi). This means Panama is 45.59% larger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 688,944 more people than the population of Panama.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Panama’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Panama | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 4,592,637 | 688944 more people live in Costa Rica than Panama |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 138 | Costa Rica has 40 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Panama. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 105 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 75 | Costa Rican hosts 23 fewer foreign missions than Panama. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Panama travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Panama visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 92,802.
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Useful Information
- San Jose to Panama City: 320.86 km (199.37 mi)
- Travel time: 40 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024