German Interests Section in San José (Transversal 88)

No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.

For matters it cannot handle, the German embassy in San José (2 km) is responsible. Besides the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88), Germany has 2 other missions in Costa Rica. Costa Rica in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.

About the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88)

It appears in official lists as Interests Section of Germany in San José (Transversal 88). It represents Germany where there are no full diplomatic relations, under the flag of a protecting power.

Address and contact

Address: Transversal 88 0356, Pavas. The record for the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88) includes a phone 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 interests section in San José (Transversal 88) is closed

The next closures of the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88) 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88)

Current procedures for the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88), including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88)

Within 1 km of the German interests section in San José (Transversal 88) there are 6 other foreign missions.