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NGA → COSTA RICAVISA REQUIREDUP TO 30 DAYS (EXTENDABLE TO 90)
Costa Rica · Visa required
You need a visa before you travel
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, arranged before departure.
How to enter
Nigeria is in Costa Rica’s restricted-visa group. Your application goes to the Restricted Visa Commission for approval before a consulate can issue the visa, so apply months ahead.
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days (extendable to 90)
What to carry
Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip, plus any old passports
Completed visa application form
Recent passport photographs
Bank statements, usually for the last 6 months
Employment letter, or CAC business registration documents if self-employed
Return flight reservation
Hotel booking or invitation letter
Travel insurance
Yellow fever vaccination card (yellow card)
Other visasHolding a US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa does not exempt Nigerians.
HealthNigeria is a yellow fever country. Many destinations and airlines ask travellers from Nigeria for a yellow fever certificate, so keep your yellow card with your passport.
Checked against official and news sources, September 2026. The border officer makes the final decision.
Common questions about Costa Rica
Do Nigerians need a visa for Costa Rica?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, and it must be obtained before you travel. Allowed stay: up to 30 days (extendable to 90).
How long can a Nigerian stay in Costa Rica?
Up to 30 days (extendable to 90) for a tourist visit. The immigration officer at the border decides the exact length of your stay.
Can I visit Costa Rica with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Holding a US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa does not exempt Nigerians.
What documents do Nigerians need to visit Costa Rica?
Commonly checked documents: nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip, plus any old passports; completed visa application form; recent passport photographs; bank statements, usually for the last 6 months; employment letter, or CAC business registration documents if self-employed; return flight reservation.
How do Nigerians apply for a Costa Rica visa?
Nigeria is in Costa Rica’s restricted-visa group. Your application goes to the Restricted Visa Commission for approval before a consulate can issue the visa, so apply months ahead.
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