Guyanese visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Guyana for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Guyana for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Guyana e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Guyana visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Guyana tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Guyana.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Guyana.
If you are looking for Guyana 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 Guyana nearest your place of residence.
- Belize City: The Honorary Consulate of in Belize City, ~ 999.35 kilometers (620.96 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Kingston: The Embassy of in Kingston, ~ 1184.97 kilometers (736.31 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 8 minutes).
Guyana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Guyana diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Guyana from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39 | N/A |
| 2009 | 42 | 7.69% |
| 2010 | 46 | 9.52% |
| 2011 | 47 | 2.17% |
| 2012 | 53 | 12.77% |
| 2013 | 60 | 13.21% |
| 2014 | 62 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 71 | 14.52% |
| 2017 | 74 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 86 | 16.22% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Guyana & Costa Rica comparison
Guyana's area is approximately 196,850 km2 (76,004 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 3.86 times smaller than Guyana.
As of October 2025, Guyana's population is ~805429 people - 4,523,018 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Guyana & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Guyana | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 805,429 | 5,328,447 | 4.5 million fewer people live in Guyana than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 31 | 98 | Guyana has 67 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 47 | 111 | Guyana passport holders visit 64 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 52 | Guyanese hosts 24 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Guyana in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Guyana in 2018 was approximately 86.
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| Wind | 3.33 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 21:30 PM | |
Useful Information
- Georgetown to San Jose: 2530.00 km (1572.07 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 16 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025