Armenia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Armenian citizens
Entry requirement
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Where Armenian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Armenia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara993 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tel Aviv1,252 km
שוהם 5-7, Tel Aviv
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Moscow1,807 km
Рублёвское шоссе 26, Moscow
Measured from Yerevan, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Ankara, Turkey (993 km), Tel Aviv, Israel (1,252 km) and Moscow, Russia (1,807 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Armenia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Armenia
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Armenian citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Armenian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Armenian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Armenian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Armenia. Armenian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Armenia from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Armenian citizens
Panama admits Armenian citizens visa-free. Nicaragua requires Armenian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Armenia
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Armenia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Armenia?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Armenia. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Ankara, Turkey, 993 km from Yerevan.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Armenia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 120 days.
Can Armenian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Armenian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.