Embassies and Consulates in Costa Rica

Not only does Costa Rica have beautiful beaches, mountains and stunning landscapes, but it is also a very cultured nation with art museums, good entertainment and a wide variety of activities. In addition, just as any other cosmopolitan city, San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, hosts several embassies and consulates from all over the world.

Consular services in Costa Rica include the following:

• Canada Embassy (mailing address: Apdo. 351 1007, Centro Colón, San José), Office west of downtown San José in Sabina Sur, behind the Contraloría in the Oficentro Executive complex, bldg. 5 (Tel: 2242 4400, after hours for Canadian citizens +1-613-996-8885). Open M-Th 8am-4pm, F 7:30am-1pm.
• United Kingdom Embassy (mailing address: Apdo. 815 1007, San José), Centro Colón (11th fl.), San José, Costa Rica (Tel: 2258 2025; fax 2233 9938). Open M-Th 8am-noon and 12:30-4pm, F 8am-10pm.
• United States Embassy (Apdo 920 1200, San José; US address: US Embassy San José, APO AA 34020), Av. Central, Pavas, Calle 120, San José (Tel: 2519 2000, after-hours 2519 2280). Open M 8-11:30am and 1-3pm, T-F 8-11:30am

The following countries also have embassies located in San José, Costa Rica: