Lebanese visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Lebanon 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 Lebanon for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Lebanon e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lebanon visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
Lebanon tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Lebanon.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Lebanon.
If you are looking for Lebanon 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 Lebanon nearest your place of residence.
- Bogota: The Embassy of in Bogota, ~ 1210.79 kilometers (752.35 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 39 minutes).
- Havana: The Embassy of in Havana, ~ 1488.12 kilometers (924.67 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now).
Lebanon visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lebanon diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Lebanon from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 400 | N/A |
| 2009 | 553 | 38.25% |
| 2010 | 650 | 17.54% |
| 2011 | 496 | -23.69% |
| 2012 | 410 | -17.34% |
| 2013 | 382 | -6.83% |
| 2014 | 406 | 6.28% |
| 2015 | 455 | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 506 | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 557 | 10.08% |
| 2018 | 589 | 5.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Lebanon & Costa Rica comparison
Lebanon's area is approximately 10,230 km2 (3,949 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 4.99 times bigger than Lebanon.
As of November 2025, Lebanon's population is ~6.7 million people - 1,346,838 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Lebanon & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lebanon | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,675,285 | 5,328,447 | 1.3 million more people live in Lebanon than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 98 | Lebanon has 95 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 111 | Lebanon passport holders visit 96 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 85 | 52 | Lebanese hosts 33 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Lebanon in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Lebanon in 2018 was approximately 589.
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| Humidity | 69% | |
| Wind | 2.61 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 21:31 PM | |
Useful Information
- Beirut to San Jose: 12202.05 km (7582.00 mi)
- Travel time: 25 hours 25 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025