DR Congo
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 DR Congo apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi2,412 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 4,532 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome5,151 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Kinshasa are in Nairobi, Kenya (2,412 km from Kinshasa), Jerusalem, Israel (4,532 km) and Rome, Italy (5,151 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to DR Congo
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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 DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of DR Congo 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 DR Congo apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Panama and Nicaragua require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to DR Congo
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in DR Congo?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,412 km from Kinshasa.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.