Madagascar
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Malagasy citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi2,288 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City4,876 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 5,787 km
Measured from Antananarivo, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (2,288 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (4,876 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (5,787 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Madagascar 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 Madagascar
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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.
For a trip from Madagascar 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 Malagasy citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Madagascar from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit Malagasy citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Madagascar?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Madagascar. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,288 km from Antananarivo.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Malagasy 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.