Colombian visa for Costa Rican citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Colombia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
Evisa | Colombia e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Colombia visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available |
Colombia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Colombia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Colombia.
If you are looking for Colombia 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 Colombia nearest your place of residence.
- San Jose: The Embassy of Colombia in San Jose, Costa Rica (Working hours: Close now)
Colombia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Colombia diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Colombia from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 695 | N/A |
2009 | 709 | 2.01% |
2010 | 421 | -40.62% |
2011 | 613 | 45.61% |
2012 | 654 | 6.69% |
2013 | 686 | 4.89% |
2014 | 766 | 11.66% |
2015 | 894 | 16.71% |
2016 | 976 | 9.17% |
2017 | 1,089 | 11.58% |
2018 | 1,171 | 7.53% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Colombia & Costa Rica comparison
Colombia's area is approximately 1,109,500 km2 (428,380 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 21.73 times smaller than Colombia.
As of May 2024, Colombia's population is ~53.1 million people - 47,799,450 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Colombia & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Colombia | Costa Rica | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 53,081,031 | 5,281,581 | 47.8 million more people live in Colombia than Costa Rica |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 164 | 98 | Colombia has 66 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 94 | 111 | Colombia passport holders visit 17 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 135 | 52 | Colombian hosts 83 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Colombia in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Colombia in 2018 was approximately 1,171.
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Humidity | 49% | |
Wind | 9.26 km/h | |
Sunrise | 20:10 PM |
Useful Information
- Bogota to San Jose: 1078.10 km (669.90 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 14 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024