Ivory Coast
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,742 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome4,278 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- 4,720 km
Measured from Yamoussoukro, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (3,742 km), Rome, Italy (4,278 km) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (4,720 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Ivory Coast; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Costa RicaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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.
For a trip from Ivory Coast to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Ivory Coast from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Panama requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Ivory Coast?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,742 km from Yamoussoukro.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.