Costa Rican Consulate in Chinandega
Consulate 
Costa Rica Chinandega, Nicaragua
- Address
- Carretera Panamericana 3, Chinandega
- Phone
- +505-2340-1305
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 11 January 2022
Costa Rica’s consulate in Chinandega has its offices at Carretera Panamericana 3, Chinandega, while Costa Rica’s embassy is in Managua, about 114 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–13:00. Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega
| Monday | 07:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nicaragua
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Costa Rica
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Army Abolition Day
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Christmas Day
The Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–13:00.
Costa Rica visa for Nicaraguan citizens
NicaraguaCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica visa for citizens of Nicaragua
Costa RicaNicaragua Visa-free, 90 days Nicaragua visa for citizens of Costa Rica
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica’s other missions in Nicaragua
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Managua
Calle Las Flores 185, Managua
- Consulate of Costa Rica in Managua
Reparto San Juan, del hotel Seminole 2 Cuadras al Norte y 1/2 Cuadra al Oeste, Managua
All missions of Costa Rica in Nicaragua (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the Costa Rican embassy in Managua (114 km) is responsible. Besides the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega, Costa Rica has 2 other missions in Nicaragua. Consulates: Managua. Nicaragua in turn has 4 missions in Costa Rica, its embassy being in San José.
Good to know
About the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega
It appears in official lists as Consulate of Costa Rica in Chinandega. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Carretera Panamericana 3, Chinandega. The record for the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to Nicaragua
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Nicaragua, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega is closed
The Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega closes on Nicaragua’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Costa Rica such as Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Before visiting the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega
Call the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Costa Rican Consulate in Chinandega?
The Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega is at Carretera Panamericana 3, Chinandega.
What are the opening hours of the Costa Rican Consulate in Chinandega?
The Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–13:00.
Is the Costa Rican Consulate in Chinandega open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega do not include Saturday.
When is the Costa Rican Consulate in Chinandega closed?
The Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega closes on Nicaragua’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Costa Rica.
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in Nicaragua?
The Costa Rican embassy is in Managua, about 114 km from the Costa Rican consulate in Chinandega.
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