Iraq
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 878 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Ankara1,260 km
Pak Sokağı 1, 06690 Ankara
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City1,397 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Baghdad are in Jerusalem, Israel (878 km from Baghdad), Ankara, Turkey (1,260 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,397 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Iraq; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Iraq
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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.
Iraqi 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Iraq
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Iraq?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest Costa Rican consulate is in Jerusalem, Israel, 878 km from Baghdad.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.