Panamanian visa for Costa Rican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Panama for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Costa Rican citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for Costa Rican citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Costa Rican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Panama.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Panama.
If you are looking for Panama visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Costa Rica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- San Jose: The Embassy of Panama in San Jose, Costa Rica (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 7 minutes)
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to Costa Rica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Costa Rica traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Costa Rica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 58,478 | N/A |
| 2009 | 57,342 | -1.94% |
| 2010 | 54,504 | -4.95% |
| 2011 | 59,613 | 9.37% |
| 2012 | 58,478 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 58,478 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 56,775 | -2.91% |
| 2015 | 75,196 | 32.45% |
| 2016 | 63,548 | -15.49% |
| 2017 | 61,641 | -3.00% |
| 2018 | 62,912 | 2.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Panama & Costa Rica comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of Costa Rica is approximately 51,060 km2 (19,714 sq mi). This means Costa Rica is 45.59% smaller than Panama.
As of April 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 688,944 fewer people than the population of Costa Rica.
We have highlighted Panama & Costa Rica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | Costa Rica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 5,281,581 | 688944 fewer people live in Panama than Costa Rica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 98 | Panama has 40 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Costa Rica. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 111 | Panama passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 52 | Panamanian hosts 23 more foreign missions than Costa Rica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Costa Rica travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from Costa Rica visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 62,912.
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| Wind | 4.63 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 20:18 PM | |
Useful Information
- Panama City to San Jose: 320.86 km (199.37 mi)
- Travel time: 40 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024