Costa Rica - Consulate of Canada in San Jose |
You are a Costa Rican citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in San Jose situated in Costa Rica. A consulate in San Jose could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of San Jose and Costa Rica in the relationships with the government of Canada.
Sorry there is no consulate of Canada in San Jose !
However, Canada could have more than one consulate in Costa Rica besides San Jose.
When Canada has more consulates located in Costa Rica ouside of San Jose you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Canada in Costa Rica of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in San Jose 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 Canada in Costa Rica besides San Jose
Or the embassy of Canada in Costa Rica
Canadian Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Oficentro Ejecutivo La Sabana
Detras de la Contraloria
Sabana Sur
Apartado 351-1007 Centro Colon
San Jose
Costa Rica
Email: sjcra@international.gc.ca
- Tel: (+506) 2242 4400
- Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/costa_rica/
Consulate Appointment in San Jose
Most consulates in San Jose need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in San Jose 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 San Jose 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 Canada.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in San Jose please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.