Contact and Office Information
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
We are limiting in-person visits. Consular services remain available to Canadians. If you need help, please contact us before visiting.
For information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories.
General Contact Information
Street address:
Behind the “Contraloría” in the
Oficentro Ejecutivo La Sabana
Building 5, Third floor
San José, Costa Rica
Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada
PO Box: 351-1007, Centro Colón
San José, Costa Rica
Tel.: (506) 2242-4400
Fax: (506) 2242-4410
Email:
sjcra@international.gc.ca
Hours of operation:
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
12:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services for Canadians
Canadian Citizen Services Appointments
The Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica in San Jose provides services for Canadian Citizens (passport, citizenship and notarial services) on an appointment-only basis.
Consular section - Hours of operation
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email: sjcraconsular@international.gc.ca
The Consular Section provides assistance to Canadians who are in difficulties and also offers services linked to passports, Canadian citizenship and legalization of documents. More detailed information on consular services offered can be found at www.travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/consular
Notary services (authentication of signatures – general, power of attorney, travel authorization for minors and others) by appointment only.
In case of an emergency abroad, contact the Consular Services
Toll free from land line: 0 800 015 1161
Collect calls, dial operator 1024 and 613 996 8885
E-mail: SOS@international.gc.ca
Website: www.travel.gc.ca
The Consular Section does not provide information about immigration or visas to Canada. Please visit www.cic.gc.ca
Contact information is also available for the following office:
Visas and Immigration
Trade Service
Statutory Holidays
Our offices are closed on the following days:
| Month | Day # | Day name | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
February | 15 | Monday | Family Day |
April | 1 | Thursday | Holy Thursday |
April | 2 | Friday | Good Friday |
May | 24 | Monday | Victoria Day |
July | 5 | Monday | Canada Day (In lieu) |
August | 16 | Monday | Mother's Day (In lieu) |
September | 13 | Monday | Independence Day (in lieu) |
September | 30 | Thursday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. |
October | 11 | Monday | Thanksgiving |
December | 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (In lieu) |
December | 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (In lieu) |
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