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Costa Rican Embassy in South Korea

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In South Korea, Costa Rica has an embassy in Seoul. No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.

Costa Rican Embassy in Seoul

At 퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시, the Costa Rican embassy represents Costa Rica towards South Korea. Its phone number is on its page.

Costa Rica visa for South Korean citizens

South KoreaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of South Korea

Costa RicaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Costa Rica

South Korean citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.

South Korea’s missions in Costa Rica

Missions of South Korea in Costa Rica (2)

In return, South Korea has 2 missions in Costa Rica, including its embassy in San José.

Good to know

Costa Rica in South Korea

Worldwide, Costa Rica has 60 missions in 43 countries; one of them is in South Korea.

Travel to South Korea for Costa Rican citizens

Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In South Korea, Costa Rican citizens can turn to the Costa Rican embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Costa Rican embassy in South Korea is closed

The Costa Rican embassy in South Korea closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of Costa Rica, such as Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Costa Rican embassy in South Korea?

The Costa Rican embassy is in Seoul, at 퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시.

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.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Does South Korea have an embassy in Costa Rica?

Yes, South Korea has its embassy in San José, along with 1 other mission in Costa Rica.