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 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 5 days 23 hours from now |
| Business (Type-E) | Visa required |
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Get it as soon as 05:00 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 5 days 23 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 nationals need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. As of July 2024, 5,122,494 Costa Rican passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. Costa Rican passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of 6 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 - Thursday - 01 August, 2024 at San Jose local time) |
| Visa on arrival eligibility: | Travelers from Costa Rica 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?
In order to get an eVisa for Cambodia, Costa Rican citizens need to guarantee the following things:
- 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.
- You have a soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
- You have a soft copy of your portrait (in jpeg format, meeting the Vietnam evisa photo requirements).
- You have an active email to receive Evisa
- You have 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: 05:14 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Manila: 19:14 PM, Saturday 27 July 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 02 August 2024).
- 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 | 05:14 (27 July, 2024) | 18:14 (27 July, 2024) | Costa Rica is Manila 14.0 hours ahead San Jose Cambodia. |
| Population | 5,122,494 | 16,861,699 | 11,739,205 fewer than Cambodia. |
| Current weather | moderate rain 30°C (San Jose) | overcast clouds 29°C (Phnom Penh) | 1°C higher 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 Sept. 22, 2024 which will start in 1 month, 3 weeks (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino Day | Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| National Heroes Day | Monday, 26 August 2024 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Yamashita Surrender Day | Tuesday, 03 September 2024 | 1 month |
| Feast of the Nativity of Mary | Sunday, 08 September 2024 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Maulid un-Nabi | Monday, 16 September 2024 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Sunday, 22 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Constitutional Day | Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Commemoration Day of King's Father | Tuesday, 15 October 2024 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| King's Coronation Day | Tuesday, 29 October 2024 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Friday, 01 November 2024 | 3 months |
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 01 August 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.