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Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rica requires Thai 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 Thai citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Thailand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta2,327 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul3,722 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo4,604 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Bangkok are in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,327 km from Bangkok), Seoul, South Korea (3,722 km) and Tokyo, Japan (4,604 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Thailand is decided by Costa Rica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Thailand
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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.
Thai 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Thai citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Thailand. Thai citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Thailand from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Panama admits Thai citizens visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Thailand
Thailand issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Thailand?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Thailand. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,327 km from Bangkok.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Thailand issues Costa Rican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Thai citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Thai 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.