Switzerland - Consulate of Costa Rica in Zurich

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Costa Rica in Zurich !

However, Costa Rica could have more than one consulate in Switzerland besides Zurich.

When Costa Rica has more consulates located in Switzerland ouside of Zurich you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Costa Rica in Switzerland of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Zurich 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 Costa Rica in Switzerland besides Zurich

Costa Rican Consulate General in Lausanne, Switzerland 38 Chemin de Mornex Case Postale 85 1001 Lausanne Switzerland
Email: - Tel: (+41) 21-312-7764 - Website:

Costa Rican Consulate General in Lugano, Switzerland Via Curti 2 6900 Lugano Switzerland
Email: - Tel: (+41) 91-922-2113 - Website:

Or the embassy of Costa Rica in Switzerland

Costa Rican Embassy in Bern, Switzerland Marktgasse 51 3011 Bern Switzerland
Email: costa.rica@bluewin.ch embcr.suiza@gmail.com - Tel: (+41) (31) 37 27 887 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Zurich

Most consulates in Zurich need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Costa Rica in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Switzerland or Costa Rica.

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