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South Korea visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Fee
- ₩10,000
- Processing time
- Generally within 72 hours
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.
Where to apply in Costa Rica
- Embassy of South Korea in San José
400m norte y 200m oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanizacion Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, San José
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Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Costa Rica to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in South Korea
Costa Rican citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
South Korea’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
North Korea requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Costa Rica
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in South Korea?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the South Korea ETA cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an ETA for South Korea.
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.