Bolivian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Bolivia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Bolivia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Bolivia e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bolivia visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Bolivia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bolivia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bolivia.
If you are looking for Bolivia 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 Bolivia nearest your place of residence.
- San Jose: The Embassy of Bolivia in San Jose, Costa Rica (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 25 minutes)
Bolivia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bolivia diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Bolivia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 178 | N/A |
| 2009 | 180 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 204 | 13.33% |
| 2011 | 213 | 4.41% |
| 2012 | 239 | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 239 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 261 | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 265 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 288 | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 333 | 15.63% |
| 2018 | 343 | 3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bolivia & Costa Rica comparison
Bolivia's area is approximately 1,083,300 km2 (418,264 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 21.22 times smaller than Bolivia.
As of April 2024, Bolivia's population is ~12.3 million people - 7,040,459 more people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Bolivia & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bolivia | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 12,322,040 | 5,281,581 | 7.0 million more people live in Bolivia than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 117 | 98 | Bolivia has 19 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 42 | 111 | Bolivia passport holders visit 69 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 100 | 52 | Bolivian hosts 48 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Bolivia in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Bolivia in 2018 was approximately 343.
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Useful Information
- La Paz to San Jose: 3293.40 km (2046.43 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024