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Costa Rica visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Ethiopia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi1,160 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City2,392 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 2,555 km
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Addis Ababa are in Nairobi, Kenya (1,160 km from Addis Ababa), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,392 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (2,555 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia
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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.
For a trip from Ethiopia to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Ethiopia. Ethiopian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Ethiopia from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Panama requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Ethiopia?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,160 km from Addis Ababa.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.