You need a visa for Niger if you have a Costa Rican passport

These visas exist for Niger, but they cannot be applied for online with Costa Rican nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Niger?

Yes. Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Niger. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Niger may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Costa Rican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Costa Rican passport holders entering Niger as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Niger
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Niger.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Niger; -Foreign nationals residing in Niger.
Embassy of Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Niger. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Niger and have 2 photocopies of the 1st page of the passport.
Embassy of Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Niger
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Niger
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Niger.
Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Niger.
Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Niger if they stay within the airport’s international departure area. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-08-05

A look at Niger

Agadez Grand Mosque — A UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient caravan crossroads
Tenere Desert — Experience authentic Tuareg camel treks across the Sahara
W National Park — West Africa's premier wildlife reserve spanning three countries
Niamey — Niger's capital city situated on the banks of the Niger River