Costa Rican travellers skip the embassy entirely — Cambodia maintains no diplomatic mission in San José, so the online Cambodia eVisa is the standard route from Costa Rica, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days before your SJO–Houston–Bangkok hop.
Cambodia Visa Quick Facts for Costa Rican Citizens
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Costa Rican citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Costa Rican citizens
Yes — Costa Rican citizens need a visa to enter Cambodia. Every Costa Rican passport holder must hold either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and the Cambodia online visa is the only practical route because Cambodia has no embassy in Costa Rica. The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC handles paper visa traffic from the entire Central American region, which is why the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa, approved in 3 business days, is the standard option for Costa Rican travellers from San José, Liberia or Limón.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
Tip for Costa Rican travellers: Apply 10-14 days before your departure from San José-Juan Santamaría (SJO) — United Airlines via Houston, American via Miami or Iberia via Madrid are the dominant routings to Bangkok via Doha or Dubai, and the multi-leg journey leaves little buffer to fix a passport-number typo once your Costa Rican itinerary is mid-flight.
From application to email
How Costa Rican Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Costa Rican passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page — Spanish accents (á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ) must match the MRZ Latin transliteration on the chip, so use the unaccented version printed in the machine-readable zone at the bottom of the bio page.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background; older Costa Rican cédula portraits and selfies cropped from holiday photos are the top reason Costa Rican applications stall at Ministry of Foreign Affairs review.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card — your statement will show the equivalent in CRC at checkout because Costa Rica retains the colón, and Stripe handles the USD-CRC conversion at the live interbank rate; the $30 Cambodian government fee is already baked in.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code — print two copies before leaving San José, one for the United or Avianca gate agent at SJO and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Costa Rican Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Costa Rican passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Costa Rican Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Costa Rican travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends — anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Costa Rican leisure travellers — already fluent in eco-tourism, cloud-forest hiking and biodiversity culture — almost always pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for Angkor Wat and Cardamom Mountains combinations that mirror the Monteverde-to-Manuel Antonio rhythm, while Costa Rican professionals working on ASEAN sustainability, conservation NGO or tropical-agronomy projects in Phnom Penh choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because it supports indefinite extensions once inside Cambodia.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Costa Rican Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry — verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Costa Rican Citizens
Both options exist for Costa Rican travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Things to Do in Cambodia for Costa Rican Travelers
Costa Ricans steeped in pura vida and Monteverde cloud forests find a natural rhythm at Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains and Mondulkiri jungle highlands after the temple circuit at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Costa Rican couples typically anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap for sunrise temple tours, then float down to Phnom Penh and finish on the Koh Rong island chain — an eco-temples-beach arc that fits easily inside the 30-day Type T allowance and echoes the Pacific-to-Caribbean traverse familiar from home.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2–3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville — no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Costa Rican travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Costa Rican citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Costa Rican passport holders need a Type T tourist visa or Type E business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days and is the only practical route from San José since Cambodia has no embassy in Costa Rica.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Costa Rica?
No — Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica. The nearest Cambodian mission for paper visa applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC, which is why the Cambodia online visa is the standard route for Costa Rican citizens.
Do Costa Ricans need a yellow fever vaccination certificate for Cambodia?
No — Costa Rica is not on Cambodia's yellow fever transmission risk list, so Costa Rican passport holders do not need to present a vaccination certificate at Phnom Penh airport. This contrasts with travellers from Brazil, Colombia and Panama who are required to carry one.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Costa Rican citizens?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; the remainder covers Ministry submission, error-check and PDF delivery. USD is widely understood in Costa Rica and your card statement will show the equivalent in CRC at checkout.
How long does the Cambodia visa take for Costa Rican passport holders?
Standard processing is 3 business days for Costa Rican applicants. Travellers flying from San José-Juan Santamaría via Miami, Houston or Madrid to Bangkok and then Phnom Penh should apply at least 10-14 days before departure for buffer time on connections.
How long can Costa Ricans stay in Cambodia on the tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist online visa allows a 30-day stay from the date of entry, with the visa valid 90 days from issue. Costa Rican travellers wanting longer trips around Siem Reap or Angkor Wat can extend once inside Cambodia through the General Department of Immigration.
What documents do Costa Rican citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
A Costa Rican passport valid 6 months beyond entry, a colour passport-style photo, and a card for the $80 USD payment. No flight booking, hotel reservation or in-person consular step is required for the Cambodia electronic visa.
Do Costa Ricans need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes — every foreign visitor including Costa Rican passport holders must submit the e-Arrival form within 7 days before arrival. It is in English, separate from the e-Visa, and replaces the old paper arrival card at every Cambodian airport.
