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Afghanistan visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Costa Rican citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington D.C.3,298 km
Wyoming Avenue Northwest 2341, 20008 Washington
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa4,025 km
Argyle Avenue 240, Ottawa
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Madrid8,482 km
Calle de Nuria 16, 28034 Madrid
The nearest Afghan missions to San José are in Washington D.C., the United States (3,298 km from San José), Ottawa, Canada (4,025 km) and Madrid, Spain (8,482 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Costa Rica is decided by Afghanistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Afghan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Costa Rica. Costa Rican citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Costa Rica from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and China require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Afghan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Costa Rica?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Costa Rica. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Washington D.C., the United States, 3,298 km from San José.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Afghanistan 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.