Timor-Leste
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta2,084 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Canberra3,816 km
London Circuit 15, Canberra
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul5,130 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
Measured from Dili, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,084 km), Canberra, Australia (3,816 km) and Seoul, South Korea (5,130 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Timor-Leste is decided by Costa Rica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Costa RicaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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.
Before travelling from Timor-Leste to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Panama and Nicaragua require citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Timor-Leste?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,084 km from Dili.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.