Chinese Embassy in San José
Embassy 
China San José, Costa Rica
- Address
- del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica
- Phone
- +506 2291-4811
- Website
- cr.china-embassy.gov.cn
Head of mission: Wang Xiaoyao
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 April 2023
China’s embassy to Costa Rica is in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, at del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica. China requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Chinese embassy in San José
| Monday | 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 |
| 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 China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
The Chinese embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
China visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Costa Rica
ChinaCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of China
China requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the Chinese embassy in San José takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
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Embassy of Qatar in San JoséBoulevard Ernesto Rohrmoser 0203, San José
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Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in San JoséAvenida 9, Mata Redonda
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in San JoséCalle 76A 0059, San José
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Apostolic Nunciature in San JoséAvenida 3A 0004, Mata Redonda
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Embassy of Cuba in San JoséCalle 68 0068, Mata Redonda
China’s other missions in Costa Rica
- Consulate General of China in San José
Vía 203, Sabanilla
The Chinese embassy in San José is one of 2 missions of China in Costa Rica. Consulates: San José. Costa Rica has no mission in China on record.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in San José
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in San José. It is headed by Wang Xiaoyao, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica. The record for the Chinese embassy in San José includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Chinese citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
When the Chinese embassy in San José is closed
The next closures of the Chinese embassy in San José for public holidays in Costa Rica are Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in San José
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in San José, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese embassy in San José
Within 1 km of the Chinese embassy in San José there are 13 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in San José?
The Chinese embassy in San José is at del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Embassy in San José?
The Chinese embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Chinese Embassy in San José open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese embassy in San José do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Embassy in San José closed?
The Chinese 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 China.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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