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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Chinese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in China on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul954 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo2,097 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta5,221 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Beijing are in Seoul, South Korea (954 km from Beijing), Tokyo, Japan (2,097 km) and Jakarta, Indonesia (5,221 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from China; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to China
Costa RicaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Costa Rica
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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Costa Rica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in China. Chinese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to China from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to China
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in China?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in China. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 954 km from Beijing.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for China?
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Can Chinese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.