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Iran visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As printed on the visa issued at the airport
- Processing time
- Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter
Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.
Iranian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Costa Rica to Iran, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Iran
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens receive the visa for Iran at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iran’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Turkey admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Iranian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Iran?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Iran?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
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.