Belarus visa for Costa Rican citizens

Belarusian citizens planning a trip to the biodiverse nation of Costa Rica should note that a visa is required for entry. While applications are processed, travelers can explore options like the Tourist, Business, Digital Nomad, or Retirement visas among the eight available categories, with a standard tourist visa often allowing stays of up to 90 days and incurring a typical processing fee of around $50. With no direct flights connecting Minsk to San José, travelers should anticipate a journey involving at least two layovers and a significant time zone adjustment, typically around 8-9 hours difference. This long-haul travel emphasizes the unique geographical separation between Eastern Europe and Central America.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitB Transit Visa
2d
OtherC Short-Term Entry Visa
90dvalid 3mo
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa
90dvalid 5y
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa (2 years)
valid 2y
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa (3 to 5 years)
valid 3y
TouristTourist C Visa
BusinessBusiness C Visa
WorkWork D Visa
StudentStudent C/D Visa
FamilyFamily/Private Affairs C/D Visa
HumanitarianHumanitarian D Visa
MedicalMedical C/D Visa
OtherE-visa
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Visas issued on arrival at Minsk International Airport if documents submitted 3+ days before.

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