Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington D.C.
Today 09:00–17:00- Address
- S Street Northwest 2112, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-499-2980
- Website
- embassycr.org
Costa Rica
United States
Costa Rican Embassy in the United States
1 embassy
Costa Rica is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Map: Costa Rica’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: Costa Rica’s 2 missions in the United States
Costa Rican Embassy in Washington D.C.
At S Street Northwest 2112, 20008 Washington, the Costa Rican embassy represents Costa Rica towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of Costa Rica in New York
East 43rd Street 211, 10017 New York
Costa Rica visa for US citizens
United StatesCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of the United States
Costa RicaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Costa Rica
No visa is needed by US citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
The United States’ missions in Costa Rica
Missions of the United States in Costa Rica (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Costa Rica, in San José.
Good to know
Costa Rica in the United States
Worldwide, Costa Rica has 60 missions in 43 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Costa Rican citizens
The United States requires Costa Rican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Costa Rican citizens can turn to the Costa Rican embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Costa Rican missions in the United States are closed
Costa Rican missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 States?
The Costa Rican embassy is in Washington D.C., at S Street Northwest 2112, 20008 Washington.
Do US citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for the United States?
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Does the United States have an embassy in Costa Rica?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in San José.