Lao visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Laos 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 Laos for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Laos e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Laos visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
Laos tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Laos.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Laos.
If you are looking for Laos 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 Laos nearest your place of residence.
- Havana: The Embassy of in Havana, ~ 1493.89 kilometers (928.26 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 3310.91 kilometers (2057.30 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
Laos visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Laos diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Laos from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 388 | N/A |
| 2009 | 372 | -4.12% |
| 2010 | 501 | 34.68% |
| 2011 | 568 | 13.37% |
| 2012 | 687 | 20.95% |
| 2013 | 810 | 17.90% |
| 2014 | 949 | 17.16% |
| 2015 | 1,063 | 12.01% |
| 2016 | 994 | -6.49% |
| 2017 | 977 | -1.71% |
| 2018 | 1,131 | 15.76% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Laos & Costa Rica comparison
Laos's area is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 4.64 times smaller than Laos.
As of October 2025, Laos's population is ~7.8 million people - 2,485,504 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Laos & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Laos | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 7,813,951 | 5,328,447 | 2.5 million more people live in Laos than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 39 | 98 | Laos has 59 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 20 | 111 | Laos passport holders visit 91 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 37 | 52 | Lao hosts 15 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Laos in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Laos in 2018 was approximately 1,131.
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| Wind | 6.69 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 21:30 PM | |
Useful Information
- Vientiane to San Jose: 18652.30 km (11590.00 mi)
- Travel time: 38 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025