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Israeli Embassy in Costa Rica

1 embassy

Israel is represented in Costa Rica by 1 mission: an embassy in San José. Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Israeli Embassy in San José

Israel has its embassy in San José, the capital; the address on record is Paseo Colón, San José. Its website is linked on its page.

Israel visa for Costa Rican citizens

Costa RicaIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel visa for citizens of Costa Rica

IsraelCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Israel

Before flying to Israel, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of Israel, not at the Israeli embassy.

Costa Rica’s missions in Israel

Missions of Costa Rica in Israel (2)

In return, Costa Rica has 2 missions in Israel, including its embassy in Tel Aviv.

Good to know

Israel in Costa Rica

Worldwide, Israel has 97 missions in 70 countries; one of them is in Costa Rica.

Travel to Costa Rica for Israeli citizens

Costa Rica admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. In Costa Rica, Israeli citizens can turn to the Israeli embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Israeli embassy in Costa Rica is closed

The Israeli embassy in Costa Rica closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Israeli embassy in Costa Rica?

The Israeli embassy is in San José, at Paseo Colón, San José.

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Israel?

Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?

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

Does Costa Rica have an embassy in Israel?

Yes, Costa Rica has its embassy in Tel Aviv, along with 1 other mission in Israel.