Australian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia 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 Australia nearest your place of residence.
- San Jose: The Consulate of Australia in San Jose, Costa Rica (Working hours: Close now)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,676 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,647 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 1,737 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 1,731 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,810 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 1,945 | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 2,077 | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 2,235 | 7.61% |
| 2016 | 2,481 | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 2,644 | 6.57% |
| 2018 | 2,774 | 4.92% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Costa Rica comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 150.46 times smaller than Australia.
As of November 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 21,675,930 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Australia & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 5,328,447 | 21.7 million more people live in Australia than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 98 | Australia has 38 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 111 | Australia passport holders can visit 19 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 52 | Australian hosts 267 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 2,774.
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- Canberra to San Jose: 23719.69 km (14738.73 mi)
- Travel time: 49 hours 24 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025