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Embassy of South Korea in San Jose, Costa Rica

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Embassy of South Korea in San Jose, Costa Rica, located at 400 metros norte y 200 metros oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanización Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazú. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    400 metros norte y 200 metros oeste, del Restaurante Rostipollos, Urbanización Trejos Montealegre, San Rafael de Escazú
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506 2588 0852 / 0848 / 0804 / 0845

  • Fax

    +506 2588 0760

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:53 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in San Jose, Costa Rica

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
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Mother's Day: August 15 Flag of Costa Rica

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Costa Rican passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

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 South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

Keunseok Jeon, Ambassador

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