Laos
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Lao citizens 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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta2,728 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul3,222 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo4,141 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
Measured from Vientiane, Costa Rican embassies and consulates are closest in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,728 km), Seoul, South Korea (3,222 km) and Tokyo, Japan (4,141 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Laos
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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.
Lao 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 Lao citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Lao citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Panama and Nicaragua require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Laos?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,728 km from Vientiane.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Lao 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.