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Costa Rica visa for Cambodian citizens
Entry requirement
Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Costa Rica visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Costa Rica visa?
Where Cambodian citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Cambodia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta1,987 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul3,631 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo4,404 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Phnom Penh are in Jakarta, Indonesia (1,987 km from Phnom Penh), Seoul, South Korea (3,631 km) and Tokyo, Japan (4,404 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Cambodia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Cambodia
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cambodia to Costa Rica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cambodian citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Cambodian citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cambodian citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Cambodia. Cambodian citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Cambodia from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Cambodian citizens
Panama admits Cambodian citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Cambodia
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Cambodia?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Cambodia. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 1,987 km from Phnom Penh.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Cambodian citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Cambodian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.