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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Rwandan 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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi754 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 3,788 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City3,944 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Kigali are in Nairobi, Kenya (754 km from Kigali), Jerusalem, Israel (3,788 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,944 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Rwanda 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 Rwanda
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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 Rwanda 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).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Rwanda from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Panama requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Rwanda
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Rwanda?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 754 km from Kigali.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.