Costa Rican visa for Romanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Romanian passport holders visiting Costa Rica for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Romanian citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Romanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Romanian citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Romanian 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 Romania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Istanbul: The Consulate General of in Istanbul, ~ 634.36 kilometers (394.17 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now).
- Bratislava: The Consulate General of in Bratislava, ~ 643.54 kilometers (399.88 mi) away from Bucharest, Romania. (Working hours: Close now).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Romania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Romania traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Romania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12,325 | N/A |
| 2009 | 11,346 | -7.94% |
| 2010 | 12,390 | 9.20% |
| 2011 | 12,933 | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 13,824 | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 14,325 | 3.62% |
| 2014 | 14,909 | 4.08% |
| 2015 | 15,694 | 5.27% |
| 2016 | 17,258 | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 17,464 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 17,800 | 1.92% |
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 & Romania comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Romania is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi). This means Romania is 4.51 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 13,448,234 fewer people than the population of Romania.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Romania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Romania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 18,729,815 | 13.4 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Romania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 299 | Costa Rica has 201 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Romania. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 130 | Costa Rica passport holders visit 19 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 113 | Costa Rican hosts 61 fewer foreign missions than Romania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Romania travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Romania visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 17,800.
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- Travel time: 23 hours 52 minutes
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