Ugandan visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Uganda 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 Uganda for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Uganda e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Uganda visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Eligible | |
Uganda tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Uganda.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Uganda.
If you are looking for Uganda 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 Uganda nearest your place of residence.
- Nassau: The Consulate General of in Nassau, ~ 1830.48 kilometers (1137.41 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 3 minutes).
- Chicago: The Consulate of in Chicago, ~ 3578.49 kilometers (2223.57 mi) away from San Jose, Costa Rica. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 33 minutes).
Uganda visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Uganda diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Uganda from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 253 | N/A |
| 2009 | 242 | -4.35% |
| 2010 | 284 | 17.36% |
| 2011 | 345 | 21.48% |
| 2012 | 359 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 362 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 380 | 4.97% |
| 2015 | 391 | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 397 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 421 | 6.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Uganda & Costa Rica comparison
Uganda's area is approximately 199,810 km2 (77,147 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 3.91 times smaller than Uganda.
As of October 2025, Uganda's population is ~53.3 million people - 48,005,567 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Uganda & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Uganda | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 53,334,014 | 5,328,447 | 48.0 million more people live in Uganda than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 42 | 98 | Uganda has 56 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 38 | 111 | Uganda passport holders visit 73 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 50 | 52 | Ugandan hosts 2 fewer foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Uganda in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Uganda in 2017 was approximately 421.
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Useful Information
- Kampala to San Jose: 11634.56 km (7229.38 mi)
- Travel time: 24 hours 14 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025