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Costa Rica visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to South Korea
Costa RicaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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.
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Costa Rica
South Korean citizens may stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Panama and Nicaragua admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to South Korea
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
South Korean citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Costa Rica?
South Korean citizens can stay in Costa Rica for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.