Eritrea
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean 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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi1,857 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 1,865 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City1,913 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
Measured from Asmara, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (1,857 km), Jerusalem, Israel (1,865 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,913 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Eritrea 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 Eritrea
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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 Eritrea 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Eritrea from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Eritrea?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,857 km from Asmara.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.