Ethiopia passport → Costa Rica
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Schengen visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Ethiopian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free30 days instead:
- US visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
US visa (B, F, H, L) with 3+ months validity; transit visas not accepted. Canada and EU visas must be multiple-entry.
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Costa Rica at a glance
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Region
- Central America
Costa Rica for other passports
- EthiopiaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Central America for Ethiopian passport holders
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Costa Rica, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Costa Rica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Costa Rica?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Costa Rica easier for Ethiopian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Ethiopian citizens get visa free for up to 30 days. US visa (B, F, H, L) with 3+ months validity; transit visas not accepted. Canada and EU visas must be multiple-entry.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #85 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.