- Address
- 23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS, London
- Head of mission
- Sara Affoue Amani
Costa Rica
United Kingdom
Costa Rican Embassy in the United Kingdom
1 embassy
In the United Kingdom, Costa Rica has an embassy in London. British citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Costa Rican Embassy in London
At 23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS, London, the Costa Rican embassy represents Costa Rica towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Sara Affoue Amani.
Costa Rica visa for British citizens
United KingdomCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Costa RicaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Costa Rica
No visa is needed by British citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Costa Rica
Missions of the United Kingdom in Costa Rica (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Costa Rica, in San José.
Good to know
Costa Rica in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Costa Rica has 60 missions in 43 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Costa Rican citizens
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In the United Kingdom, Costa Rican citizens can turn to the Costa Rican embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Costa Rican embassy in the United Kingdom is closed
The Costa Rican embassy in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Costa Rica, such as Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Costa Rican embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Costa Rican embassy is in London, at 23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS, London.
Do British citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
British citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Costa Rican citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Costa Rica?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in San José.