Mozambique
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Mozambican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Mozambican 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 Mozambican citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Mozambique on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi2,788 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City6,077 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 6,426 km
Measured from Maputo, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (2,788 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,077 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (6,426 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mozambique 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 Mozambique
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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 Mozambique 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 Mozambican citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Mozambican citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mozambican citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Mozambique. Mozambican citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Mozambique from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Mozambican citizens
Panama requires Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Mozambique
Mozambique issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Mozambique?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Mozambique. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,788 km from Maputo.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
Mozambique issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Mozambican citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Mozambican 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.