Belarus visa for Costa Rican citizens

For the tourist visa, Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Measured from San José, Belarusian embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,476 km), Washington D.C., the United States (3,298 km) and Brasília, Brazil (4,909 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Costa Rica is decided by Belarus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Belarus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Belarus

How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Costa Rican citizens apply

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in Costa Rica. Costa Rican citizens apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to Costa Rica from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for Costa Rican citizens

Poland, Lithuania, Russia and Latvia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Costa Rica

Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Belarus.