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Costa Rica visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian 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 Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,895 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi4,178 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome4,234 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Accra are in Madrid, Spain (3,895 km from Accra), Nairobi, Kenya (4,178 km) and Rome, Italy (4,234 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ghana 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 Ghana
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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 Ghana 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Panama requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Ghana?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,895 km from Accra.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.