Albanian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Albania for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Albania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Albania e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Albania visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Albania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Albania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Albania.
If you are looking for Albania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Costa Rica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Albania nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 3310.96 kilometers (2057.33 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 21 minutes).
- New York: The Permanent Mission of in New York, ~ 3582.02 kilometers (2225.76 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 21 minutes).
Albania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Albania diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Albania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 374 | N/A |
| 2009 | 513 | 37.17% |
| 2010 | 657 | 28.07% |
| 2011 | 741 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 947 | 27.80% |
| 2013 | 857 | -9.50% |
| 2014 | 1,002 | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 1,135 | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 1,221 | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 1,393 | 14.09% |
| 2018 | 1,602 | 15.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Albania & Costa Rica comparison
Albania's area is approximately 27,400 km2 (10,579 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 86.35% larger than Albania.
As of October 2025, Albania's population is ~2.9 million people - 2,466,478 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Albania & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Albania | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,861,969 | 5,328,447 | 2.5 million fewer people live in Albania than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 98 | Albania has 42 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 76 | 111 | Albania passport holders visit 35 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 52 | Albanian hosts 6 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Albania in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Albania in 2018 was approximately 1,602.
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Useful Information
- Tirana to San Jose: 10856.32 km (6745.80 mi)
- Travel time: 22 hours 37 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025