Vietnam Embassy in Costa Rica - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Costa Rican passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Wednesday - December 10, 2025
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Costa Rican passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Tuesday - December 09, 2025 ( 2 days 4 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Costa Rican nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Costa Rica who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Costa Rica
There is no embassy of Vietnam in San Jose, Costa Rica at the moment.
Please find the information below for the nearest embassy of Vietnam.
Nearest Embassy
Embassy of Vietnam in Manila, Philippines
670 Pablo Ocampo, Malate, Manila, Philippines
(It is a 244.4 km distance from San Jose with 0h hours, 24 minutes flight)
Phone
+63 2 5216 843 ext 101
To call the embassy from Costa Rica, please dial +63
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 14:00 - 17:00
(Close now)
Time Right Now
San Jose: 00:48 AM, Sunday 07 December 2025
Manila: 14:48 PM, Sunday 07 December 2025
Time Difference:
How to apply
Costa Rican passport holders or foreign passports living in Costa Rica can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Costa Rica, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Apply for visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Costa Rica. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips:
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in CRC)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 6438.5 CRC | 12877.1 CRC |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 7511.6 CRC | 13950.1 CRC |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 10730.9 CRC | 17169.4 CRC |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 13413.6 CRC | 19852.1 CRC |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 48289.0 CRC | 58483.3 CRC |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 50971.7 CRC | 61166.0 CRC |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 59019.9 CRC | 74579.6 CRC |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 67068.0 CRC | 82627.8 CRC |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Colon, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Costa Rica
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Costa Rica, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Date
08 December 2025
Day
Monday
Counting down
0 days, 10 hours
December Solstice
Date
21 December 2025
Day
Sunday
Counting down
13 days, 10 hours
Christmas Eve
Date
24 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
16 days, 10 hours
Christmas Day
Date
25 December 2025
Day
Thursday
Counting down
17 days, 10 hours
Rizal Day
Date
30 December 2025
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
22 days, 10 hours
International New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
23 days, 10 hours
New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
23 days, 10 hours
New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
24 days, 10 hours
International New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
24 days, 10 hours
Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
Date
16 January 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
39 days