Lebanon
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Lebanese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Lebanon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tel Aviv211 km
שוהם 5-7, Tel Aviv
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara707 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
- 1,842 km
Measured from Beirut, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Tel Aviv, Israel (211 km), Ankara, Turkey (707 km) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (1,842 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Lebanon; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Lebanon
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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.
Lebanese 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).
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lebanese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Lebanon. Lebanese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Lebanon from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Lebanon
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Lebanon?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Lebanon. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 211 km from Beirut.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Lebanese 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.