Costa Rica - Consulate of China in San Jose

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


Sorry there is no consulate of China in San Jose !

However, China could have more than one consulate in Costa Rica besides San Jose.

When China 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 China 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 China in Costa Rica besides San Jose

Or the embassy of China in Costa Rica

Chinese Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica De la casa de D. Oscar Arias 100 metros al sur y 50 metros al oeste Rohrmoser, Pavas San Jose 1518-1200 Costa Rica
Email: - Tel: (+506) 2291 4811 - Website: cr.chineseembassy.org

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 China 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 China.

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.