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Costa Rica visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City1,290 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 1,559 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara1,694 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
Measured from Tehran, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,290 km), Jerusalem, Israel (1,559 km) and Ankara, Turkey (1,694 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran 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 Iran
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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.
Iranian 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Iran
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Iran?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 1,290 km from Tehran.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Iran?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.