Lesotho
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires citizens of Lesotho 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 citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi3,276 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City6,635 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 6,841 km
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Maseru are in Nairobi, Kenya (3,276 km from Maseru), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,635 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (6,841 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho 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 Lesotho
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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 Lesotho 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of Lesotho 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 Lesotho apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Panama requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Lesotho
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Lesotho?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 3,276 km from Maseru.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho 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.