Mozambican visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Mozambique 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 Mozambique for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Mozambique e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mozambique visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
Mozambique tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mozambique.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mozambique.
If you are looking for Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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, ~ 3310.69 kilometers (2057.17 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 14 minutes).
Mozambique visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mozambique diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Mozambique from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 358 | N/A |
| 2009 | 438 | 22.35% |
| 2010 | 515 | 17.58% |
| 2011 | 571 | 10.87% |
| 2012 | 634 | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 566 | -10.73% |
| 2014 | 498 | -12.01% |
| 2015 | 466 | -6.43% |
| 2016 | 492 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 434 | -11.79% |
| 2018 | 823 | 89.63% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mozambique & Costa Rica comparison
Mozambique's area is approximately 786,380 km2 (303,622 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 15.40 times smaller than Mozambique.
As of October 2025, Mozambique's population is ~35.8 million people - 30,505,909 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Mozambique & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mozambique | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 35,834,356 | 5,328,447 | 30.5 million more people live in Mozambique than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 35 | 98 | Mozambique has 63 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 32 | 111 | Mozambique passport holders visit 79 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 52 | Mozambican hosts 2 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Mozambique in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Mozambique in 2018 was approximately 823.
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- Maputo to San Jose: 12262.06 km (7619.29 mi)
- Travel time: 25 hours 32 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025