Visa Requirements
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for Lebanon citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Visitors who require a visa must apply through the nearest Costa Rican embassy or consulate before travelling.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Costa Rica does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Costa Rica embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
Official Costa Rica government page →
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At a glance
Key facts for Lebanese citizens visiting Costa Rica
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
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Step by step
How Lebanese citizens enter Costa Rica
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Costa Rica embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Lebanese citizens ask about entering Costa Rica
Yes. Lebanese citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Costa Rica. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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