Qatari visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Qatar for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Qatar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Qatar e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Qatar visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Qatar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Qatar.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Qatar.
If you are looking for Qatar 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 Qatar nearest your place of residence.
- Panama City: The Embassy of in Panama City, ~ 473.33 kilometers (294.11 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 50 minutes).
- San Salvador: The Embassy of in San Salvador, ~ 742.27 kilometers (461.23 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 50 minutes).
Qatar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Qatar diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Qatar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 444 | N/A |
| 2010 | 510 | 14.86% |
| 2011 | 617 | 20.98% |
| 2012 | 697 | 12.97% |
| 2013 | 784 | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 852 | 8.67% |
| 2015 | 882 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 881 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 677 | -23.16% |
| 2018 | 546 | -19.35% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Qatar & Costa Rica comparison
Qatar's area is approximately 11,610 km2 (4,482 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 4.40 times bigger than Qatar.
As of October 2025, Qatar's population is ~3.1 million people - 2,198,183 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Qatar & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Qatar | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,130,264 | 5,328,447 | 2.2 million fewer people live in Qatar than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 111 | 98 | Qatar has 13 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 111 | Qatar passport holders visit 58 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 68 | 52 | Qatari hosts 16 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Qatar in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Qatar in 2018 was approximately 546.
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Useful Information
- Doha to San Jose: 13583.67 km (8440.50 mi)
- Travel time: 28 hours 17 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025