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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese 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 Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,826 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi3,892 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome4,058 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
Measured from Porto-Novo, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,826 km), Nairobi, Kenya (3,892 km) and Rome, Italy (4,058 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin 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 Benin
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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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Panama requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Benin
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Benin?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,826 km from Porto-Novo.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Beninese 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.