Lebanon passport → Costa Rica
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
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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Costa Rica at a glance
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Region
- Central America
Costa Rica for other passports
- LebanonVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Central America for Lebanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Lebanese citizens stay in Costa Rica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Lebanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Lebanese citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Lebanon passport ranks #85 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.