South Sudan
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese 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 South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi891 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 3,017 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City3,277 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
Measured from Juba, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (891 km), Jerusalem, Israel (3,017 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,277 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from South Sudan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to South Sudan
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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.
South Sudanese 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).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to South Sudan
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in South Sudan?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 891 km from Juba.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.