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Costa Rica visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi803 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 3,953 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City4,080 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
Measured from Gitega, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (803 km), Jerusalem, Israel (3,953 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (4,080 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Burundi
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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 Burundi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Panama requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Burundi
Burundi issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Burundi?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 803 km from Gitega.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Burundian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Burundian 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.