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North Korea visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Costa Rican citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana1,479 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City1,935 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima2,569 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
The nearest North Korean missions to San José are in Havana, Cuba (1,479 km from San José), Mexico City, Mexico (1,935 km) and Lima, Peru (2,569 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Costa Rica; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- 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 North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Costa Rica. Costa Rican citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Costa Rica from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Russia admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free. China requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Costa Rica
North Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Costa Rica?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Costa Rica. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,479 km from San José.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa for North Korea 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.