Embassy of South Korea in San José
Today · Closed- Address
- 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José
- Phone
- +506 2588-0852
- Website
- overseas.mofa.go.kr
South Korea
Costa Rica
South Korean Embassy in Costa Rica
1 embassy
In Costa Rica, South Korea has an embassy in San José and 1 other office. Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: South Korea’s 2 missions in Costa Rica
Map: South Korea’s 2 missions in Costa Rica
South Korean Embassy in San José
South Korea has its embassy in San José, the capital; the address on record is 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of South Korea in San José
Calle Morenos, San José
South Korea visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Costa Rica
South KoreaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of South Korea
South Korea visa requirements for citizens of Costa Rica
- K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
- e-Arrival Card
- Fee: ₩10,000
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Before flying to South Korea, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of South Korea, not at the South Korean embassy.
Costa Rica’s missions in South Korea
Missions of Costa Rica in South Korea (1)
In return, Costa Rica has an embassy in South Korea, in Seoul.
Good to know
South Korea in Costa Rica
Worldwide, South Korea has 218 missions in 127 countries; 2 of them are in Costa Rica.
Travel to Costa Rica for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days. In Costa Rica, South Korean citizens can turn to the South Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South Korean missions in Costa Rica are closed
South Korean missions in Costa Rica close on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Korea, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South Korean embassy in Costa Rica?
The South Korean embassy is in San José, at 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
South Korean citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Does Costa Rica have an embassy in South Korea?
Yes, Costa Rica has its embassy in Seoul.