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Costa Rica visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Costa Rica visa?

All visa types for Costa Rica

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Costa Rica

Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Costa Rican missions to Bangui are in Nairobi, Kenya (2,121 km from Bangui), Jerusalem, Israel (3,508 km) and Ankara, Turkey (4,203 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic

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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.

Citizens of the Central African Republic 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Costa Rica

How long citizens of the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic apply

Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.

Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Panama requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Costa Rica.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.

Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in the Central African Republic?

No. Costa Rica has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,121 km from Bangui.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Costa Rica visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.