Mauritania
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian 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 Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid2,750 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,779 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- Embassy of Costa Rica in London3,969 km
23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS, London
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Nouakchott are in Madrid, Spain (2,750 km from Nouakchott), Rome, Italy (3,779 km) and London, the United Kingdom (3,969 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritania 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 Mauritania
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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 Mauritania 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Mauritania from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Panama requires Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Mauritania
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Mauritania?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 2,750 km from Nouakchott.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Mauritanian 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.