Turks and Caicos Islanders visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Turks and Caicos for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Turks and Caicos for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Turks and Caicos e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turks and Caicos visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Turks and Caicos tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turks and Caicos.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turks and Caicos.
If you are looking for Turks and Caicos 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 Turks and Caicos nearest your place of residence.
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Turks and Caicos from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 106 | N/A |
| 2009 | 105 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 84 | -20.00% |
| 2011 | 106 | 26.19% |
| 2012 | 88 | -16.98% |
| 2013 | 87 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 107 | 22.99% |
| 2015 | 116 | 8.41% |
| 2016 | 135 | 16.38% |
| 2017 | 125 | -7.41% |
| 2018 | 132 | 5.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turks and Caicos & Costa Rica comparison
Turks and Caicos's area is approximately 950 km2 (366 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 53.75 times bigger than Turks and Caicos.
As of November 2025, Turks and Caicos's population is ~41388 people - 5,287,059 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Turks and Caicos & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turks and Caicos | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 41,388 | 5,328,447 | 5.3 million fewer people live in Turks and Caicos than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 0 | 98 | Turks and Caicos has 98 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 3 | 111 | Turks and Caicos passport holders visit 108 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 0 | 52 | Turks and Caicos Islanders hosts 52 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Turks and Caicos in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Turks and Caicos in 2018 was approximately 132.
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