Ivorian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Côte d'Ivoire 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 Côte d'Ivoire for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Côte d'Ivoire e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Côte d'Ivoire visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Côte d'Ivoire.
If you are looking for Côte d'Ivoire 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 Côte d'Ivoire nearest your place of residence.
- Mexico City: The Embassy of in Mexico City, ~ 1977.62 kilometers (1228.84 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 3310.82 kilometers (2057.25 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 31 minutes).
Côte d'Ivoire visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Côte d'Ivoire from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 61 | N/A |
| 2009 | 69 | 13.11% |
| 2010 | 76 | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 81 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 87 | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 114 | 31.03% |
| 2014 | 141 | 23.68% |
| 2015 | 432 | 206.38% |
| 2016 | 475 | 9.95% |
| 2017 | 540 | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 590 | 9.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Côte d'Ivoire & Costa Rica comparison
Côte d'Ivoire's area is approximately 318,000 km2 (122,780 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 6.23 times smaller than Côte d'Ivoire.
As of October 2025, Côte d'Ivoire's population is ~29.8 million people - 24,439,435 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Côte d'Ivoire & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Côte d'Ivoire | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 29,767,882 | 5,328,447 | 24.4 million more people live in Côte d'Ivoire than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 98 | Côte d'Ivoire has 93 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 111 | Côte d'Ivoire passport holders visit 81 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 52 | Ivorian hosts 23 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Côte d'Ivoire in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Côte d'Ivoire in 2018 was approximately 590.
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Useful Information
- Yamoussoukro to San Jose: 7851.84 km (4878.91 mi)
- Travel time: 16 hours 21 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025