Sierra Leone
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Sierra Leonean citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Madrid3,677 km
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54, 28005 Madrid
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome4,492 km
Viale Parioli 41, 00197 Roma
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Brasília4,674 km
SRTVN 701, Brasília
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Freetown are in Madrid, Spain (3,677 km from Freetown), Rome, Italy (4,492 km) and Brasília, Brazil (4,674 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Sierra Leone; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Sierra Leone from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Sierra Leone?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Sierra Leone. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 3,677 km from Freetown.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone requires a visa from Costa Rican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.