Hong Kong
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires citizens of Hong Kong to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 citizens of Hong Kong apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Hong Kong on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul2,096 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo2,883 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta3,267 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Hong Kong are in Seoul, South Korea (2,096 km from Hong Kong), Tokyo, Japan (2,883 km) and Jakarta, Indonesia (3,267 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Hong Kong; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Costa RicaHong Kong Visa-free, 30 days Hong Kong 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.
For a trip from Hong Kong to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Hong Kong can stay in Costa Rica
How long citizens of Hong Kong may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Hong Kong apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Hong Kong. Citizens of Hong Kong apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Hong Kong from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of Hong Kong
Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of Hong Kong visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Hong Kong
Costa Rican citizens can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires citizens of Hong Kong to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Hong Kong?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Hong Kong. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 2,096 km from Hong Kong.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Hong Kong enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; citizens of Hong Kong 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.