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Costa Rica passport to Vietnam
Costa Rica passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Vietnam lets 39 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is not one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “eVisa” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Vietnam passports get “Visa required” in Costa Rica.
Nearby passports travelling to Vietnam
Open to Costa Rica passports near Vietnam
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaVietnam- Typical duration
- 21.5 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- SGN · HAN · DAD
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Vietnam
Country profile
Capital
Hanoi
Population
101.3 million
Area
329,560 km²
Currency
Vietnamese đồng VND
Languages
Vietnamese
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
326,418 · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kinh85.3%
- other5.5%
- Tay1.9%
- Thai1.9%
- Muong1.5%
- Khmer1.4%
- Other2.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 113 · Ambulance 115
Dialing code
+84
Airports
SGN · HAN · DAD · CXR
Highlights
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Saigon Central Post Office
Costa Rica · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Vietnam?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Vietnam immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vietnam typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Vietnam mission.
What about a Vietnam passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Vietnam as a visitor?
eVisa：Single or multiple entry, often 90 days。Upload passport and photo on the national eVisa site; print or save the QR code.