Kenya
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at costaricanembassy.co.ke
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
Costa Rica has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Kenya
Costa RicaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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.
Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Kenya?
The Costa Rican embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.