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 - Sunday - 05 January, 2025 5 days 17 hours from now |
| Business (Type-E) | Visa required |
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Get it as soon as 05:00 - Tuesday - 07 January, 2025 7 days 17 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 December 2024, 5,142,653 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 - Tuesday - 07 January, 2025 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
(Close now)
Time Right Now
San Jose: 11:21 AM, Monday 30 December 2024
Manila: 01:21 AM, Tuesday 31 December 2024
Time Difference: Manila 14.0 hours ahead San Jose
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.
Applying for an eVisa from Costa Rica? Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Fill in a secure online eVisa form
- Upload your Costa Rican passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
- Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 40241 CRC)
- Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 05:00 AM, Costa Rica local time on 05 January 2025).
- Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.
Costa Rican nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:
- Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 16096 Colon(CRC)
- 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 | 11:21 (30 December, 2024) | 00:21 (31 December, 2024) | Costa Rica is Manila 14.0 hours ahead San Jose Cambodia. |
| Population | 5,142,653 | 16,963,098 | 11,820,445 fewer than Cambodia. |
| Current weather | light rain 29°C (San Jose) | few clouds 31°C (Phnom Penh) | 2°C lower than Cambodia |
| Distance | San Jose |
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Average distance is 1828 km or 1136 miles. |
| Today’s holiday |
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The next public holiday in Cambodia is Jan. 1, 2025 which will start in 23 hours, 38 minutes (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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Wednesday, 01 January 2025 | 23 hours, 38 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, 01 January 2025 | 23 hours, 38 minutes |
| Victory over Genocide Day | Tuesday, 07 January 2025 | 6 days, 23 hours |
| First Philippine Republic Day | Thursday, 23 January 2025 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj | Monday, 27 January 2025 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Chinese Lunar New Year's Day | Wednesday, 29 January 2025 | 4 weeks |
| People Power Anniversary | Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| International Women Day | Saturday, 08 March 2025 | 2 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Thursday, 20 March 2025 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eidul-Fitar | Monday, 31 March 2025 | 2 months, 4 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 07 January 2025 (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.