- Address
- Vía 104 0004, San José
- Website
- cr.usembassy.gov
United States
Costa Rica
US Embassy in Costa Rica
1 embassy
In Costa Rica, the United States has an embassy in San José. The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in San José
The United States has its embassy in San José, the capital; the address on record is Vía 104 0004, San José. Its website is linked on its page.
United States visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Costa Rica
United StatesCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Costa Rica
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Costa Rica turn to the US embassy in San José; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Costa Rica’s missions in the United States
Missions of Costa Rica in the United States (2)
In return, Costa Rica has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Costa Rica
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Costa Rica.
Travel to Costa Rica for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. In Costa Rica, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Costa Rica is closed
The US 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, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Costa Rica?
The US embassy is in San José, at Vía 104 0004, San José.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Does Costa Rica have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Costa Rica has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.