Costa Rica
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China visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cr.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Costa Rica
- Embassy of China in San José
del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica
Today · Closed - Consulate General of China in San José
Vía 203, Sabanilla
All missions of China in Costa Rica
China has 2 missions in Costa Rica, with its embassy in San José. Consulates: San José.
Chinese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
ChinaCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- 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.
For a trip from Costa Rica to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in China
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
In Costa Rica, applications go to the Chinese embassy in San José and the consulate in San José, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Tajikistan and Russia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for China?
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Costa Rica?
The Chinese embassy in Costa Rica is in San José; there is also a consulate in San José.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa for China 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.