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Costa Rican Embassy in Canada

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In Canada, Costa Rica has an embassy in Ottawa. Costa Rica admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa

At 275 Slater Street, Suite 1002, Ottawa K1P 5H9, the Costa Rican embassy represents Costa Rica towards Canada. The head of mission on record is German Serrano Garcia. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Costa Rica visa for Canadian citizens

CanadaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Canada

Costa RicaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.

Canada’s missions in Costa Rica

Missions of Canada in Costa Rica (1)

In return, Canada has an embassy in Costa Rica, in San José.

Good to know

Costa Rica in Canada

Worldwide, Costa Rica has 60 missions in 43 countries; one of them is in Canada.

Travel to Canada for Costa Rican citizens

Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. In Canada, Costa Rican citizens can turn to the Costa Rican embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Costa Rican embassy in Canada is closed

The Costa Rican embassy in Canada closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Costa Rica, such as Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Canada?

The Costa Rican embassy is in Ottawa, at 275 Slater Street, Suite 1002, Ottawa K1P 5H9.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does Canada have an embassy in Costa Rica?

Yes, Canada has its embassy in San José.