Pakistan
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani 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 Pakistani citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Pakistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City2,073 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 3,525 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara3,612 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Islamabad are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,073 km from Islamabad), Jerusalem, Israel (3,525 km) and Ankara, Turkey (3,612 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Pakistan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Pakistan
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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.
For a trip from Pakistan to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Pakistani citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Pakistan. Pakistani citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Pakistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Pakistan
Pakistan requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Pakistan?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Pakistan. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 2,073 km from Islamabad.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Pakistan requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Pakistani citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Pakistani 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.