Guinea-Bissau
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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 citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,385 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome4,310 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- Embassy of Costa Rica in London4,624 km
23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS, London
Measured from Bissau, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,385 km), Rome, Italy (4,310 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,624 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Guinea-Bissau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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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 Guinea-Bissau 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 citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Panama requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,385 km from Bissau.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.