Costa Rica passport → Nigeria

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Nigeria at a glance

Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
Languages: English
Calling code: +234
Region: Western Africa

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Nigeria for other passports

Costa RicaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Costa Rican passport holders

GambiaVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Costa Rican passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Nigeria?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Costa Rican citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.