Cambodia Visa for Costa Rican Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Costa Rican passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Costa Rican nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 05:00 - Tuesday - 26 November, 2024 5 days 4 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Costa Ricans who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Costa Rican citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 05:00 - Thursday - 28 November, 2024 7 days 4 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Costa Rican transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of November 2024, 5,137,517 Costa Rican passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Costa Rican passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Costa Rican citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Costa Rican passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Costa Rican citizens is 40241 CRC.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 05:30 - Wednesday - 27 November, 2024 at San Jose local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Costa Rican passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Costa Rica citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Costa Rican citizens:

  • Your Costa Rica passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Costa Rica

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Philippines
(It is a 244.5 km distance from San Jose with 0h hours, 24 minutes flight)
Unit 7A-B/7th Floor Country Space, I Bldg., Senator, Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Phone
+632 818 9981/ 8101896
To call the embassy from Costa Rica, please dial +63

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Open now)

Time Right Now
San Jose: 00:20 AM, Thursday 21 November 2024
Manila: 14:20 PM, Thursday 21 November 2024
Time Difference: Manila 14.0 hours ahead San Jose

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Philippines

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Costa Rican citizens

There are two available methods for Costa Rican citizens and foreign passports living in Costa Rica to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Costa Rica? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Costa Rican passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 40241 CRC)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 05:00 AM, Costa Rica local time on 26 November 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Costa Rican nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 16096 Colon(CRC)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 18779 Colon(CRC)

Eligible ports of entry

Costa Rican visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from San Jose Costa Rica)
Phnom Penh International Airport 1766.2 km / 1097.5 miles (2 hours, 56 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 1872.8 km / 1163.7 miles (3 hours, 7 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 1908.5 km / 1185.9 miles (3 hours, 10 minutes)
Cham Yeam 1975.5 km / 1227.5 miles (3 hours, 17 minutes)
Poipet 2010.3 km / 1249.1 miles (3 hours, 21 minutes)
Bavet 1627.4 km / 1011.2 miles (2 hours, 42 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 1636.6 km / 1016.9 miles (2 hours, 43 minutes)

Costa Rica & Cambodia travel information

Costa Rica Cambodia Differences
Local time 00:20 (21 November, 2024) 13:20 (21 November, 2024) Costa Rica is Manila 14.0 hours ahead San Jose Cambodia.
Population 5,137,517 16,937,264 11,799,747 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather scattered clouds 31°C (San Jose) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 0°C higher than Cambodia
Distance San Jose
  • Phnom Penh (1766.0 km / 1097.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (1873.0 km / 1164.0 miles)
Average distance is 1828 km or 1136 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Costa Rica
  • Upcoming holiday is Feast of the Immaculate Conception which will occur in 2 weeks, 2 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 4 weeks, 1 day (San Jose local time)

Costa Rica Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Costa Rica.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Bonifacio Day Saturday, 30 November 2024 1 week, 1 day
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Sunday, 08 December 2024 2 weeks, 2 days
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 4 weeks, 1 day
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 1 month
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 1 month
Rizal Day Monday, 30 December 2024 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Eve Tuesday, 31 December 2024 1 month, 1 week
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 month, 1 week
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 month, 1 week
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Costa Rica?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Costa Rica.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Costa Rican nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Costa Rican citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 40241 CRC) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Costa Rica?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 05:30 AM on 27 November 2024 (San Jose local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Costa Rica, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.