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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Malian 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 Malian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,123 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,814 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- 4,291 km
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Bamako are in Madrid, Spain (3,123 km from Bamako), Rome, Italy (3,814 km) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (4,291 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mali 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 Mali
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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.
Malian 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).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Malian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Mali. Malian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Mali from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Mali
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Mali?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Mali. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,123 km from Bamako.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mali?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Malian 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.