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Costa Rica–Russia relations (Russian: Российско-костариканские отношения) are the bilateral relationships between the countries Costa Rica and Russia. Each of the two countries has an embassy in the other's capital city, Moscow and San José.
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Background
The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Costa Rica on May 8, 1944.
Present
Both countries are members of the United Nations, and since 2008, holders of a Russian passport need a visa to visit Costa Rica. With a tourist visa, Russians can stay in Costa Rica for a maximum of 30 days. In order to get a tourist visa, the person needs to apply for it in the closest Costa Rican embassy to where the person is living. He/she must have a valid passport and either have an invitation letter or a bank statement with enough money.
Holders of a Costa Rican passport also need a visa to Russia.