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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

Visa-free · 180 days

Citizens of South Korea can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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South Korea vs Costa Rica: passport comparison

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3
90

countries both South Korea and Costa Rica can enter visa-free together

South Korea + Costa Rica: passport compatibility

78%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where South Korea and Costa Rica travel together — by entry type:

90 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
43 access differs

Where South Korea and Costa Rica can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (90)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados30 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana30 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay30 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Russia60 days#93 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey30 days#94 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Costa Rica is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: South Korea → Costa Rica

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The South Korea → Costa Rica rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the South Korea passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else South Korea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Costa Rica

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 180 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of South Korea can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can South Korea citizens stay in Costa Rica without a visa?
South Korea passport holders are allowed to stay up to 180 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — South Korea or Costa Rica?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 91. Global rank: South Korea #20, Costa Rica #62.
Where can South Korea and Costa Rica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 90 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Costa Rica?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between South Korea and Costa Rica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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