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South Korea visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica need an e-visa to travel to South Korea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $45, government fee included.

For citizens of Costa Rica: the passport opens 90 countries visa-free; San José — Seoul: ≈ 13,820 km, about 18 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a South Korea visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $7 · Valid for: 1095 days$45
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Can I travel to South Korea without a visa on a Costa Rica passport?

No: citizens of Costa Rica need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $45, with no embassy visit.

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South Korea visa rules at a glance

  • With a Costa Rica passport you can visit 90 countries visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 48 with an e-visa; 29 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Costa Rica passport ranks 67th of 199.
  • Costa Rica passport: visa-free access to 90 countries; South Korea passport: 114.
  • Citizens of Costa Rica and South Korea can travel together visa-free to 90 countries, for example: Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, Jamaica, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Venezuela, Mexico, and Grenada.
  • Citizens of South Korea, in turn, don’t need a visa for Costa Rica. Costa Rica visa for citizens of South Korea

Travelling to South Korea: good to know

  • San José — Seoul: about 13,820 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 18 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +15 hours.
  • Local time: San José 12:00 — Seoul 03:00.
  • Local currency: South Korean Won.
  • Languages: Korean.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₩1,357.
  • South Korea is the 163rd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Costa Rica.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Costa Rica:

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Visa rules for South Korea for citizens of countries bordering Costa Rica:

Official portal: www.k-eta.go.kr

How to get a South Korea visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a South Korea visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: San José — Seoul?

About 18 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,820 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with South Korea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +15 hours.

Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Costa Rica?

Citizens of South Korea, in turn, don’t need a visa for Costa Rica.

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