Uganda
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Uganda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi500 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- 3,508 km
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City3,571 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Kampala are in Nairobi, Kenya (500 km from Kampala), Jerusalem, Israel (3,508 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,571 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Uganda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Uganda
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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 Uganda 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Uganda. Ugandan citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Uganda from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Panama requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Uganda
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Uganda?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Uganda. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 500 km from Kampala.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.