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Costa Rica visa for Chadian citizens
Entry requirement
Chadian 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 Chadian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Chad on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi2,824 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tel Aviv3,001 km
שוהם 5-7, Tel Aviv
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,325 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
The nearest Costa Rican missions to N'Djamena are in Nairobi, Kenya (2,824 km from N'Djamena), Tel Aviv, Israel (3,001 km) and Rome, Italy (3,325 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Chad; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
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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 Chad 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 Chadian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Chadian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chadian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Chad. Chadian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Chad from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Chadian citizens
Panama requires Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Chad
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Chadian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Chad?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Chad. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,824 km from N'Djamena.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Chad?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Chad, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Chadian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Chadian 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.