Niger
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- 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 Nigerien citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Niger on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,047 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,314 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- 3,714 km
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Niamey are in Madrid, Spain (3,047 km from Niamey), Rome, Italy (3,314 km) and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (3,714 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Niger 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 Niger
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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.
Nigerien 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerien citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Niger. Nigerien citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Niger from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Panama requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Niger?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Niger. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,047 km from Niamey.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Nigerien 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.