Costa Rica - Consulate of Benin in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

You are a Costa Rican citizen or you are from Benin and are looking for information on the consulate of Benin in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca situated in Costa Rica. A consulate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Benin. It all depends on the importance of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Costa Rica in the relationships with the government of Benin.

The difference between consulates found in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Benin in Costa Rica besides Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Or the embassy of Benin in Costa Rica

(There is no embassy of Benin located in Costa Rica)

Consulate Appointment in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Most consulates in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Costa Rica or Benin.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.