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Costa Rica visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
- 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 Vietnamese citizens apply for a visa for Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul2,741 km
퇴계로 97, 04535 서울특별시
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Jakarta3,030 km
Wisma Keiai, Suite 706, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 3, Jakarta
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Tokyo3,668 km
R-West, 6-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
The nearest Costa Rican missions to Hanoi are in Seoul, South Korea (2,741 km from Hanoi), Jakarta, Indonesia (3,030 km) and Tokyo, Japan (3,668 km). Costa Rica sets which of its missions takes applications from Vietnam; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Vietnam
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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.
Vietnamese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Costa Rica
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Costa Rica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
Costa Rica has no embassy or career consulate in Vietnam. Vietnamese citizens apply through a mission of Costa Rica accredited to Vietnam from abroad; the official visa portal of Costa Rica names the right place.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Panama admits Vietnamese citizens visa-free. Nicaragua requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Vietnam
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Costa Rica in Vietnam?
No. Costa Rica has no embassy in Vietnam. The nearest Costa Rican embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 2,741 km from Hanoi.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Costa Rica visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.