Costa Rica - Consulate of United Kingdom in San Jose

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

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 United Kingdom in Costa Rica besides San Jose

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Costa Rica

British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica Apartado 815-1007 Edificio Centro Colon, Piso 11 San Jose Costa Rica
Email: britemb@racsa.co.cr - Tel: (+506) 258 2025 - Website: www.britishembassycr.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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

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.