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Embassy of the United States in San Jose

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The US Embassy in Costa Rica is a bilateral mission in San Jose and promotes US interests in Costa Rica. The embassy of the United States also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of Costa Rica. The US Embassy in San Jose is headed by Anne Andrew - Ambassador of the United States to Costa Rica.


Address:

American Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica Calle 120 Avenida 0 Pavas 920-1200 San Jose Costa Rica

Telephone:

(+506) 2519 2000

Fax:

(+506) 2519 2305 (+506) 2220 2455

E-mail:

Website:

costarica.usembassy.gov

Ambassador:

Anne Andrew - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in Costa Rica require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the US embassy in San Jose you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for the United States

For all US visa related matters contact the embassy in San Jose before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (costarica.usembassy.gov ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+506) 2519 2000 or email

Consulates of the United States in Costa Rica

Next to the embassy in San Jose there could be additional US consulates located in Costa Rica.

Please check below for the locations of the US consulates in Costa Rica.


US Consulates in Costa Rica

Next to the embassy in San Jose, the United States has consulates in the following cities: (if there are no cities mentioned here that means that United States does not have any consulates located in Costa Rica ).

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the US Embassy in San Jose offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from Costa Rica to United States as well as for US citizens in Costa Rica. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, US nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.