Gabon
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- 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 Gabonese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Gabon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi3,047 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tel Aviv4,415 km
שוהם 5-7, Tel Aviv
- Consulate of Costa Rica in Barcelona4,618 km
Avinguda de Sarrià 2, 08029 Barcelona
Measured from Libreville, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (3,047 km), Tel Aviv, Israel (4,415 km) and Barcelona, Spain (4,618 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Gabon 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 Gabon
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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.
Gabonese citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Gabonese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Gabonese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Gabon. Gabonese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Gabon from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Panama admits Gabonese citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Gabonese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Gabon?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Gabon. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 3,047 km from Libreville.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Gabonese 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.