Costa Rica - Consulate of France in San Jose

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

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French Honorary Consulate in Jose, CA, the United States - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -

Tel: (+1) (202) 944 6000 (Embassy in Washington)

Fax:

Email: info@ambafrance-us.org

Website: franceintheus.org

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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 France in Costa Rica besides San Jose

Honorary Consulate of France in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica - TREE HOUSE LODGE - 200m Sur del Centro Educativo - Playa Chiquita - Talamanca - Limon - Costa Rica
Email: consul.honoraire.puertoviejo@gmail.com - Tel: (+506) 2750.07.06 - Website:

French Honorary Consulate in Santa Teresa de Cobano, Costa Rica - 1km Norte de la cancha de futbol de Manzanillo - Manzanillo de Cobano - Puntarenas - Costa Rica
Email: consul.honoraire.santa.teresa@gmail.com - Tel: (+506) 8703.38.24 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in Costa Rica

French Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica En Curridabat Del Indoor Club 200 Sur 50 Oeste BP 10177 1000 San Jose Costa Rica
Email: sjfrance@sol.racsa.co.cr - Tel: (+506) 234 41 67 - Website: www.ambafrance-cr.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 France 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 France.

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.