Costa Rica - Consulate of Italy in San Jose

You are a American citizen or you are from Italy and are looking for information on the consulate of Italy 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 Italy. It all depends on the importance of San Jose and Costa Rica in the relationships with the government of Italy.

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Italian Honorary Vice Consulate in San Jose, CA, United States - 980 El Camino Real, Suite 200 - San Jose, CA 95050 - United States

Tel: (+1) (408) 971-9170

Fax: (+1) (408) 998-4088

Email: scaruso@caruso-designs.com

Website:

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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 Italy in Costa Rica besides San Jose

Consular Agency of Italy in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica - Puerto Limon - Costa Rica
Email: consuitaliali@gmail.com - Tel: (+506) 8856-7356 & (+506) 2795-9022 - Website:

Vice Honorary Consulate of Italy in Tamarindo, Costa Rica - Tamarindo - Costa Rica
Email: consolatoonorarioguanacaste@hotmail.com - Tel: (+506) 2653-0814 & (+506) 8840-5118 - Website:

Or the embassy of Italy in Costa Rica

Italian Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica 5a Entrada del Barrio Los Yoses, - AP.Do P. 1729 1000 San Jose Costa Rica
Email: ambitcr@racsa.co.cr uffcomit@mail.powernet.co.cr - Tel: (+506) 2246574 (+506) 2342326 - Website: www.ambitcr.com

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 Italy 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 Italy.

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.