German Embassy in San José
Embassy 
Germany San José, Costa Rica
- Address
- Calle 60, San José
- Website
- san-jose.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67186
Head of mission: Daniel Kriener, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 27 April 2023
At Calle 60, San José, the German embassy in San José represents Germany towards Costa Rica. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 17 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in San José
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag - Freitag: 9 Uhr bis 12 Uhr
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Costa Rica
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Army Abolition Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Costa Rica
GermanyCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Germany
Costa Rican citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | 85.7% |
| 2024 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 11.1% | 90.6% |
| 2025 | 29 | 25 | 1 | 3.7% | 96.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in San José received 29 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 25. 1 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 3.7%. In 2024 it had been 11.1%: the rate fell by 7.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 19% compared with 2024 (36).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 11.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Costa Rica, 0.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Costa Rica.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in San JoséAvenida de Las Américas, San José
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Embassy of Japan in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Turkey in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Cuba in San JoséCalle 68 0068, Mata Redonda
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Apostolic Nunciature in San JoséAvenida 3A 0004, Mata Redonda
Germany’s other missions in Costa Rica
- Interests Section of Germany in San José (Transversal 88)
Transversal 88 0356, Pavas
- Liaison Office of Germany in San José (Calle 78A)
Calle 78A 0003, San José
All missions of Germany in Costa Rica (3)
Besides the German embassy in San José, Germany has 2 other missions in Costa Rica. Costa Rica in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in San José
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in San José. It is headed by Daniel Kriener, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Calle 60, San José. The record for the German embassy in San José includes an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Costa Rica
German citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
When the German embassy in San José is closed
Expect the German embassy in San José to be shut on Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in San José
Current procedures for the German embassy in San José, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in San José
The German embassy in San José has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in San José?
The German embassy in San José is at Calle 60, San José.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in San José?
The German embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in San José open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in San José do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in San José closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
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