South Korean Embassy in San José

Embassy South Korea San José, Costa Rica

Address
400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José
Today 08:30–12:30, 14:00–17:00
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Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Korea: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 July 2024

The South Korean embassy in San José stands at 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José, in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Opening hours of the South Korean embassy in San José

Monday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00
Tuesday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00
Wednesday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00
Thursday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00
Friday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Costa Rica

  • Army Abolition Day

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in South Korea

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The South Korean embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

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

Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the South Korean embassy in San José.

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South Korea’s other missions in Costa Rica

The South Korean embassy in San José is one of 2 missions of South Korea in Costa Rica. Costa Rica in turn has an embassy in Seoul.

Good to know

About the South Korean embassy in San José

It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Korea in San José.

Address and contact

Address: 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José. The record for the South Korean embassy in San José includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

South Korean citizens travelling to Costa Rica

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.

When the South Korean embassy in San José is closed

Expect the South Korean embassy in San José to be shut on Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in South Korea.

Before visiting the South Korean embassy in San José

Current procedures for the South Korean embassy in San José, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the South Korean embassy in San José

The South Korean embassy in San José has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the South Korean Embassy in San José?

The South Korean embassy in San José is at 400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José.

What are the opening hours of the South Korean Embassy in San José?

The South Korean embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

Is the South Korean Embassy in San José open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the South Korean embassy in San José do not include Saturday.

When is the South Korean Embassy in San José closed?

The South Korean embassy in San José closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Korea.

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.

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