Singaporean visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Singapore for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Singapore for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Singapore e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Singapore visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Singapore tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Singapore.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Singapore.
If you are looking for Singapore 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 Singapore nearest your place of residence.
- Miami: The Honorary Consulate General of in Miami, ~ 1811.58 kilometers (1125.66 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 29 minutes).
- Mexico City: The Honorary Consulate General of in Mexico City, ~ 1976.52 kilometers (1228.15 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 59 minutes).
Singapore visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Singapore diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Singapore from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,333 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,246 | -3.73% |
| 2010 | 2,748 | 22.35% |
| 2011 | 3,117 | 13.43% |
| 2012 | 3,329 | 6.80% |
| 2013 | 3,570 | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 3,559 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 3,615 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 3,874 | 7.16% |
| 2017 | 4,171 | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 4,402 | 5.54% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Singapore & Costa Rica comparison
Singapore's area is approximately 700 km2 (270 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 72.94 times bigger than Singapore.
As of October 2025, Singapore's population is ~6.1 million people - 752,983 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Singapore & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Singapore | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,081,430 | 5,328,447 | 752983 more people live in Singapore than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 50 | 98 | Singapore has 48 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 148 | 111 | Singapore passport holders can visit 37 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 87 | 52 | Singaporean hosts 35 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Singapore in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Singapore in 2018 was approximately 4,402.
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Useful Information
- Singapore to San Jose: 18776.11 km (11666.93 mi)
- Travel time: 39 hours 7 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025