Costa Rican visa for Seychelles citizens
A visa is NOT required for Seychelles passport holders visiting Costa Rica for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Seychelles citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Seychelles citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Seychelles citizens | Not Available | |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Seychelles 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 Seychelles, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Nairobi: The Embassy of in Nairobi, ~ 2109.99 kilometers (1311.09 mi) away from Victoria, Seychelles. (Working hours: Close now).
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of in Abu Dhabi, ~ 3235.94 kilometers (2010.72 mi) away from Victoria, Seychelles. (Working hours: Close now).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Seychelles for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Seychelles traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Seychelles) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19 | -9.52% |
| 2010 | 21 | 10.53% |
| 2011 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 24 | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 25 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8.00% |
| 2016 | 29 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 30 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 30 | 0.00% |
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 & Seychelles comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Seychelles is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi). This means Seychelles is 111.00 times smaller than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 5,180,795 more people than the population of Seychelles.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Seychelles’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Costa Rica | Seychelles | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 100,786 | 5.2 million more people live in Costa Rica than Seychelles |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 56 | Costa Rica has 42 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Seychelles. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 118 | Costa Rica passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 23 | Costa Rican hosts 29 more foreign missions than Seychelles. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Seychelles travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Seychelles visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 30.
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Useful Information
- San Jose to Victoria: 13999.09 km (8698.63 mi)
- Travel time: 29 hours 9 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024