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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi3,443 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Consulate of Costa Rica in Barcelona3,633 km
Avinguda de Sarrià 2, 08029 Barcelona
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome3,687 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Abuja are in Nairobi, Kenya (3,443 km from Abuja), Barcelona, Spain (3,633 km) and Rome, Italy (3,687 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Nigeria?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 3,443 km from Abuja.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.