Icelandic visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Iceland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Iceland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Iceland e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iceland visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Iceland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iceland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iceland.
If you are looking for Iceland 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 Iceland nearest your place of residence.
- San Jose: The Consulate of Iceland in San Jose, Costa Rica (Working hours: Close now)
Iceland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iceland diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Iceland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 151 | N/A |
| 2009 | 148 | -1.99% |
| 2010 | 147 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 170 | 15.65% |
| 2012 | 202 | 18.82% |
| 2013 | 242 | 19.80% |
| 2014 | 299 | 23.55% |
| 2015 | 387 | 29.43% |
| 2016 | 538 | 39.02% |
| 2017 | 667 | 23.98% |
| 2018 | 703 | 5.40% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iceland & Costa Rica comparison
Iceland's area is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 96.34% smaller than Iceland.
As of October 2025, Iceland's population is ~352333 people - 4,976,114 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Iceland & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iceland | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 352,333 | 5,328,447 | 5.0 million fewer people live in Iceland than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 98 | Iceland has 73 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 111 | Iceland passport holders can visit 27 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 52 | Icelandic hosts 2 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Iceland in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Iceland in 2018 was approximately 703.
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| Humidity | 62% | |
| Wind | 3.33 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 21:30 PM | |
Useful Information
- Reykjavik to San Jose: 8508.18 km (5286.74 mi)
- Travel time: 17 hours 43 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025