Burkina Faso
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,129 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,557 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- 3,988 km
Measured from Ouagadougou, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,129 km), Rome, Italy (3,557 km) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (3,988 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Burkina Faso; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
For a trip from Burkina Faso to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Panama requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Burkina Faso?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,129 km from Ouagadougou.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.