Costa Rican visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinean citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Sydney: The Consulate General of in Sydney, ~ 3153.11 kilometers (1959.25 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 37 minutes).
- Canberra: The Embassy of in Canberra, ~ 3263.99 kilometers (2028.15 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 37 minutes).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Papua New Guinea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Papua New Guinea traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 167 | N/A |
| 2009 | 154 | -7.78% |
| 2010 | 168 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 175 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 187 | 6.86% |
| 2013 | 194 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 202 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 213 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 234 | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 237 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 241 | 1.69% |
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 & Papua New Guinea comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 8.87 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 4,363,310 fewer people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 9,644,891 | 4.4 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 21 | Costa Rica has 77 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 44 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 67 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 32 | Costa Rican hosts 20 more foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 241.
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- San Jose to Port Moresby: 22827.49 km (14184.34 mi)
- Travel time: 47 hours 33 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024