Egyptian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Egypt 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 Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt 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 Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Panama City: The Embassy of in Panama City, ~ 472.04 kilometers (293.31 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
- Guatemala City: The Embassy of in Guatemala City, ~ 910.53 kilometers (565.78 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,689 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,574 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 4,215 | 17.94% |
| 2011 | 2,849 | -32.41% |
| 2012 | 3,359 | 17.90% |
| 2013 | 2,752 | -18.07% |
| 2014 | 2,888 | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 2,742 | -5.06% |
| 2016 | 1,577 | -42.49% |
| 2017 | 2,447 | 55.17% |
| 2018 | 3,359 | 37.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & Costa Rica comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 19.63 times smaller than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 106,932,394 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Egypt & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 5,328,447 | 106.9 million more people live in Egypt than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 98 | Egypt has 33 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 111 | Egypt passport holders visit 95 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 52 | Egyptian hosts 107 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 3,359.
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Useful Information
- Cairo to San Jose: 11582.10 km (7196.78 mi)
- Travel time: 24 hours 7 minutes
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