Bahrain
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Where Bahraini citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City444 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 1,615 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara2,237 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Manama are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (444 km from Manama), Jerusalem, Israel (1,615 km) and Ankara, Turkey (2,237 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bahrain is decided by Costa Rica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Bahrain
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bahrain to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahraini citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Bahrain from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Nicaragua admits Bahraini citizens visa-free. Panama requires Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Bahrain?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Bahrain. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 444 km from Manama.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Bahrain?
Bahrain requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Bahraini citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.