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Costa Rica visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

Costa Rica requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Costa Rica visa?

All visa types for Costa Rica

Where citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply for a visa for Costa Rica

Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Republic of the Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Costa Rican missions to Brazzaville are in Nairobi, Kenya (2,414 km from Brazzaville), Jerusalem, Israel (4,528 km) and Rome, Italy (5,144 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from the Republic of the Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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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 the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Costa Rica

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply

Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in the Republic of the Congo. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to the Republic of the Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.

Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Panama and Nicaragua require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Costa Rican citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Costa Rica.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in the Republic of the Congo?

No. Costa Rica has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 2,414 km from Brazzaville.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Costa Rica visa-free?

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.