You need a visa for Costa Rica if you have a Yemeni passport

These visas exist for Costa Rica, but they cannot be applied for online with Yemeni nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Yes. Yemeni citizens need a visa for Costa Rica. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Costa Rica may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Yemeni travellers

These rules apply specifically to Yemeni passport holders entering Costa Rica as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Costa Rica.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica Last checked 2026-08-04
May be required
Departure tax may be required for travelers exiting Costa Rica
Air travelers are required to pay a departure tax when exiting Costa Rica. Most airlines include this departure tax in their airline ticket fees. For travelers flying with airlines that do not cover the departure tax in their airline ticket fees, they will be required to pay USD 29.00 when exiting Costa Rica. If required, travelers can pay the tax at the airport upon departure with United States dollars, Costa Rican colones, credit or debit cards. Travelers can check their ticket receipt to see if the departure tax fee has already been included in their ticket fees.
Visit Costa Rica Last checked 2026-08-04
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Costa Rica. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa to the United States (type B1-B2, type D, or C1/D) or Canada; -Holders of a valid residence permit in the United States, Canada, or any country in the European Union member state for more than one day at the time of arrival in Costa Rica; -Holders of valid category C and D visas from the Schengen Area (with exclusively multiple entries).
Last checked 2026-08-04