Costa Rican visa for Venezuelan citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Venezuelan citizens to enter Costa Rica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Costa Rica e-visa for Venezuelan citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Costa Rica visa on arrival for Venezuelan citizens | Not Available |
Costa Rica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Venezuelan 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 Venezuela, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Costa Rica nearest your place of residence.
- Bogota: The Embassy of in Bogota, ~ 846.57 kilometers (526.03 mi) away from Caracas, Venezuela. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 12 minutes).
- San Juan: The Consulate General of in San Juan, ~ 1340.01 kilometers (832.65 mi) away from Caracas, Venezuela. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 12 minutes).
Costa Rica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Costa Rica diplomatic mission offices to Venezuela for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Venezuela traveling to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Venezuela) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 32,533 | N/A |
2009 | 31,869 | -2.04% |
2010 | 31,869 | 0.00% |
2011 | 33,528 | 5.21% |
2012 | 33,860 | 0.99% |
2013 | 33,528 | -0.98% |
2014 | 32,533 | -2.97% |
2015 | 34,524 | 6.12% |
2016 | 34,856 | 0.96% |
2017 | 32,201 | -7.62% |
2018 | 33,197 | 3.09% |
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 & Venezuela comparison
Costa Rica's area is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi), while the area of Venezuela is approximately 882,050 km2 (340,561 sq mi). This means Venezuela is 17.27 times bigger than Costa Rica.
As of April 2024, Costa Rica's population is ~5.3 million people - 22,835,876 fewer people than the population of Venezuela.
We have highlighted Costa Rica & Venezuela’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Costa Rica | Venezuela | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 5,281,581 | 28,117,457 | 22.8 million fewer people live in Costa Rica than Venezuela |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 112 | Costa Rica has 14 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Venezuela. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 111 | 88 | Costa Rica passport holders can visit 23 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 52 | 137 | Costa Rican hosts 85 fewer foreign missions than Venezuela. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Venezuela travel to Costa Rica in one year?
The number of visitors from Venezuela visiting Costa Rica in 2018 was approximately 33,197.
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Useful Information
- San Jose to Caracas: 1748.28 km (1086.33 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 38 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024