Bhutanese visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Bhutan 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 Bhutan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Bhutan e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bhutan visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Bhutan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bhutan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bhutan.
If you are looking for Bhutan 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 Bhutan nearest your place of residence.
- New York: The Consulate General of in New York, ~ 3579.19 kilometers (2224.01 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
- Ottawa: The Consulate General of in Ottawa, ~ 4039.45 kilometers (2510.00 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
Bhutan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bhutan diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Bhutan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7 | -12.50% |
| 2010 | 12 | 71.43% |
| 2011 | 20 | 66.67% |
| 2012 | 31 | 55.00% |
| 2013 | 35 | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 40 | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 46 | 15.00% |
| 2016 | 63 | 36.96% |
| 2017 | 77 | 22.22% |
| 2018 | 82 | 6.49% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bhutan & Costa Rica comparison
Bhutan's area is approximately 38,117 km2 (14,717 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 33.96% larger than Bhutan.
As of October 2025, Bhutan's population is ~814818 people - 4,513,629 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Bhutan & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bhutan | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 814,818 | 5,328,447 | 4.5 million fewer people live in Bhutan than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 9 | 98 | Bhutan has 89 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 111 | Bhutan passport holders visit 96 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 8 | 52 | Bhutanese hosts 44 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Bhutan in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Bhutan in 2018 was approximately 82.
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- Thimphu to San Jose: 17509.06 km (10879.62 mi)
- Travel time: 36 hours 28 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025