Embassy of Japan in San José
Today · Closed- Address
- Calle 60, San José
- Phone
- +506 2232 1255
- Website
- cr.emb-japan.go.jp
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Japanese Embassy in Costa Rica
1 embassy
In Costa Rica, Japan has an embassy in San José and 1 other office. Japan admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Costa Rica
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Costa Rica
Japanese Embassy in San José
The Japanese embassy is in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, at Calle 60, San José. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Liaison Office of Japan in San José
Avenida 5, San Pedro
Japan visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Costa Rica
JapanCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Japan
Costa Rican citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Costa Rica’s missions in Japan
Missions of Costa Rica in Japan (1)
In return, Costa Rica has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Costa Rica
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 2 of them are in Costa Rica.
Travel to Costa Rica for Japanese citizens
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. In Costa Rica, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in Costa Rica are closed
Japanese missions in Costa Rica close 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, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Costa Rica?
The Japanese embassy is in San José, at Calle 60, San José.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Japan?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Does Costa Rica have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Costa Rica has its embassy in Tokyo.