Nepal
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali 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 Nepali citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Nepal on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City3,091 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul4,017 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta4,422 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Kathmandu are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,091 km from Kathmandu), Seoul, South Korea (4,017 km) and Jakarta, Indonesia (4,422 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Nepal; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nepal
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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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Nepal. Nepali citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Nepal from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Nepali citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Nepal?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Nepal. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 3,091 km from Kathmandu.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Nepal issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Nepali citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.