Embassy of Costa Rica in China

Ambassador: H.E. Mr. Antonio Burgues

Address: No.1 Diplomatic Building of Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Postal Code: 100600

Tel: (+86)10 6532 4157

Fax: (+86)10 6532 4546

Email: info@embajadacrchina.org

Office Hours: 9:00am to 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Website: http://www.embajadacrchina.org/node/2

 Transportation to the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Beijing:

You can either go to the embassy by subway or by Bus No. 1, 4, 9, 43, 120, 126, 205, 403, 639, 640, 703, 728, 802, 808 and get off at Jianguomen Subway Station or Ritan Road Bus Stop.

 Visa for Chinese Citizens

Chinese nationals do require a visa to enter Costa Rica. The visa application is filed directly before the Costa Rican Embassy in Beijing, but the authorization is finally granted by the General Direction of Migration and Foreignship in Costa Rica, as the embassy in these cases acts solely as an auxiliary agent of the migration authorities.

The procedure usually takes around two months. It is advisable to file the application with such length being taken into account. Once the process of approval has been finalized by the General Direction of Migration and Foreignship, the applicant must request an appointment at the Costa Rican Embassy in Beijing for the issuance of the visa.

If a Chinese citizen wish to inquire whether his/her application has been approved, go to the visa status page of the official website of the Costa Rican Embassy in Beijing.

 Visa Exemption

Citizens required a visa to enter Costa Rica of the countries with diplomatic relations with Costa Rica are exempt of visa to enter Costa Rica and may stay there for up to 90 days under the following situations:

1. Possessing entry visa (as opposed to transit visa) for the United States of America, Canada and/or to any of the countries of the European Union stamped in their passport, with a minimum duration of three months as of the date of entry into Costa Rica

2. Having permanent residence for no less than six months in the United States, Canada or any member country of the European Union.

3. Hong Kong citizens with valid British passports for overseas citizens (British National Overseas/BNO)

 About Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful tropical country, with an impressive wealth of natural and human resources. Its beaches, mountains and volcanoes make it an unforgettable destination for tourism, while its great stability and human development turn it into an attractive target for commerce and investment. 

Even tough the country covers only 0.03% of the world's territory, its abundant biodiversity represents almost 4% of the world's total flora and fauna. 

 Please contact China Embassy in Costa Rica if Costa Ricans will go to China.