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Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul, South Korea

Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul, South Korea, located at Suite 902, 9F, Coryo Daeyungak Tower, 97 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Costa Rica, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Suite 902, 9F, Coryo Daeyungak Tower, 97 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
    Seoul
    South Korea
  • Telephone

    +82 2 753-9300, +82 2 753-9400

  • Fax

    +82 2 703-8571

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Seoul: 6:59 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Suite 902, 9F, Coryo Daeyungak Tower, 97 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, the embassy is near key landmarks like Myeongdong Shopping Street and Seoul City Hall. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul, South Korea

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Annexation of Guanacaste: July 25 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Our Lady of Los Ángeles: August 2 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Mother's Day: August 15 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Costa Rica in Seoul, South Korea:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South Korean passport, you do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Costa Rica without a visa. The most common types of Costa Rica visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Provisional visa (student, teacher, resident, etc.)
  • Temporary resident visa

Head of Mission

Jorge Enrique Valerio Hernández, Ambassador

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Consular Services and Assistance

Costa Rica's embassies and consulates provide a range of services to Costa Rican citizens and foreign nationals, including passport services, birth registration, and notary services. Costa Rican diplomatic missions also provide consular assistance to their citizens while traveling or living abroad, including assistance during emergencies.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Costa Rica in neighboring countries or regions of South Korea.

See also

South Korea in Costa Rica

South Korea has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Myeongdong Shopping Street (0.43 km away)

    Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Seoul City Hall (0.78 km away)

    110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Cheonggyecheon Stream (0.98 km away)

    Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) (1.13 km away)

    105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • War Memorial of Korea (2.72 km away)

    29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (2.44 km away)

    281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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This page was last edited on 04 May 2026 at 07:12 AM (EST).

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