Russian visa for Costa Rican citizens — applying in
Vietnam
Quick answer
A Costa Rican citizen can enter Russia visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days. For longer or non-tourist trips, apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate or visa application centre in Vietnam.
How Costa Rican citizens apply for a Russian visa in Vietnam
Your Russian visa route is decided by your nationality (Costa Rica), while where you apply (Vietnam) decides which Russian consulate and visa application centre handle your file, the local service fees and the processing logistics. Below are the consulates and centres in Vietnam, the costs and the documents you will need.
Visa-free entry
Holders of an ordinary Costa Rica passport can travel to Russia for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa. For longer or non-tourist trips, apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre in Vietnam.
Standard visa (consulate / visa center)
For stays beyond the visa-free period, or for business, work or study, Costa Rican citizens apply for a standard visa in Vietnam.
Russian visa fees & processing in Vietnam
| Visa route | Indicative fee | Processing | Invitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified e-Visa | ~USD 52 | Up to 4 days | Not required |
| Tourist visa | Consular fee + service fee | 4-20 business days | Tourist confirmation & voucher |
| Business visa | Consular fee + service fee | 4-20 business days | Business invitation (MFA/Telex/GUVM) |
Consular fees vary by nationality and reciprocal agreements. Visa application centres in Vietnam charge an additional service fee.
Russian consulates in Vietnam
Apply at the mission that serves your region. Open a city for full address, hours and contacts.
Visa application centers in Vietnam
Authorised centres accept applications on behalf of the Russian consulate (a service fee applies).
1st floor, Ocean Park building, 1 Dao Duy Anh street, Phuong Mai ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi, Vietnam
+842835212005
Visit website4th floor, Resco Building, 94-96 Nguyen Du street, Bennghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
+842835212005
Visit website5th floor, Green Plaza, 223 Tran Phu, Phuoc Ninh ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang, Vietnam
+842835212005
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