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Costa Rica visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Zimbabwe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi1,950 km
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City5,341 km
Villa 136, Al Dheed Street, Abu Dhabi
- 5,532 km
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Harare are in Nairobi, Kenya (1,950 km from Harare), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (5,341 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (5,532 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Zimbabwe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
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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.
Zimbabwean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Zimbabwe from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Panama requires Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Zimbabwe?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Zimbabwe. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,950 km from Harare.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.