Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rree.go.cr
Which Costa Rica visa?
Costa Rican missions in Nicaragua
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- Consulate of Costa Rica in Managua
Reparto San Juan, del hotel Seminole 2 Cuadras al Norte y 1/2 Cuadra al Oeste, Managua
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All missions of Costa Rica in Nicaragua
Costa Rica has 3 missions in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua. Consulates: Managua and Chinandega.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Costa RicaNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
In Nicaragua, applications go to the Costa Rican embassy in Managua and the consulates in Managua and Chinandega, or to a visa centre acting for Costa Rica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens
Panama admits Nicaraguan citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Nicaragua admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Nicaragua?
The Costa Rican embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua; there are also consulates in Managua and Chinandega.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan 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.