Papua New Guinean visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Papua New Guinea e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Papua New Guinea visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Papua New Guinea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Papua New Guinea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Papua New Guinea.
If you are looking for Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 3310.57 kilometers (2057.09 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 33 minutes).
- London: The High Commission of in London, ~ 8720.18 kilometers (5418.47 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Papua New Guinea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Papua New Guinea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | N/A |
| 2009 | 36 | 5.88% |
| 2010 | 42 | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 47 | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 50 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 52 | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 55 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 55 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 54 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 42 | -22.22% |
| 2018 | 42 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Papua New Guinea & Costa Rica comparison
Papua New Guinea's area is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 8.87 times smaller than Papua New Guinea.
As of May 2024, Papua New Guinea's population is ~9.6 million people - 4,363,310 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Papua New Guinea & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Papua New Guinea | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,644,891 | 5,281,581 | 4.4 million more people live in Papua New Guinea than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 21 | 98 | Papua New Guinea has 77 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 44 | 111 | Papua New Guinea passport holders visit 67 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 52 | Papua New Guinean hosts 20 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Papua New Guinea in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Papua New Guinea in 2018 was approximately 42.
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- Port Moresby to San Jose: 22827.49 km (14184.34 mi)
- Travel time: 47 hours 33 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024