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Pakistan visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Pakistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Pakistan visa?
Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category
Pakistan’s official site for the e-Visa is visa.nadra.gov.pk. Processing time, as Pakistan states it: From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category.
Pakistani missions in Costa Rica
Pakistan has 1 mission in Costa Rica. Consulates: San José.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Costa Rica
PakistanCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of Pakistan
Travel advice for Pakistan
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Pakistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 15 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Pakistan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Pakistan
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Pakistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
China and Afghanistan require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan.
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.