Canadian Embassy in San José
Embassy 
Canada San José, Costa Rica
- Address
- La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contraloría General de la República, San José
- Website
- costarica.gc.ca
- Fax
- +506 2242-4410
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 March 2023
Canada’s embassy to Costa Rica is in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, at La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contraloría General de la República, San José. Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Canadian embassy in San José
| Monday | 08:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Costa Rica
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Army Abolition Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Canadian embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–12:00.
Canada visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Costa Rica
CanadaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Canada
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. Check with the Canadian embassy in San José whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in San JoséOficentro Ejecutivo La Sabana, Torre 6, piso 2, Sabana Sur, costado sur de la Contraloría General de la República, Mata Redonda, San José, Costa Rica
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Embassy of the Netherlands in San JoséOficentro La Sabana, Building 3, 3e verdieping, Achter de Contraloría, La Sabana Sur, San José
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Mission of South Korea in San JoséCalle Morenos, San José
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Embassy of Guatemala in San JoséCalle 64 0020, San José
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Honorary Consulate of Thailand in San JoséCalle Lang, San José
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Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in San JoséCalle 40, San José
Canada’s other missions in Costa Rica
The Canadian embassy in San José is the only mission of Canada in Costa Rica on record. Costa Rica in turn has an embassy in Ottawa.
Good to know
About the Canadian embassy in San José
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Canada in San José.
Address and contact
Address: La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contraloría General de la República, San José. The record for the Canadian embassy in San José includes an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Canadian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Canadian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
When the Canadian embassy in San José is closed
The Canadian embassy in San José closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Canada such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Canadian embassy in San José
Current procedures for the Canadian embassy in San José, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Canadian embassy in San José
Within 1 km of the Canadian embassy in San José there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Canadian Embassy in San José?
The Canadian embassy in San José is at La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3rd Floor, behind the Contraloría General de la República, San José.
What are the opening hours of the Canadian Embassy in San José?
The Canadian embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–12:00.
Is the Canadian Embassy in San José open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Canadian embassy in San José do not include Saturday.
When is the Canadian Embassy in San José closed?
The Canadian embassy in San José closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Canada.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
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