Bangladesh
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Bangladeshi citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Bangladesh 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 City3,635 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta3,774 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul3,792 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
Measured from Dhaka, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,635 km), Jakarta, Indonesia (3,774 km) and Seoul, South Korea (3,792 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh
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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 Bangladesh 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 Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Bangladesh from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Bangladesh at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Bangladesh?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Bangladesh. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 3,635 km from Dhaka.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Bangladesh at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi 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.