Costa Rica passport → Saudi Arabia

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa required in advance

Costa Rican passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Saudi Arabia at a glance

Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +966
Region: Western Asia

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Saudi Arabia for other passports

Costa RicaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Costa Rican passport holders

CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
TürkiyeVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
BahrainVisa on arrival
JordanVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Costa Rican passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #26 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.