Embassy of Canada in San Jose

If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to Canada, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Canada in San Jose.

This information is for:

  • Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
  • Canadian passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
  • Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose

Embassy Information

Address: La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3Rd Floor, Behind The Contraloría General De La República, San José, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2242-4400
Fax: +506 2242-4410
Email: sjcra@international.gc.ca
Website: www.costarica.gc.ca
Office hours: Mon-Thu: 08:00 -16:30 Fri: 08:00 - 13:30
Current time in San Jose 09:53 AM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT -0600)
Current time
in Ottawa (Canada)
09:53 AM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT -0600)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to Canada
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Canadian citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between San Jose and Ottawa is 5478.90 km (3404.43 miles). The average travel time is 11 hours 24 minutes.
  • Time difference: San Jose is is same date and time Ottawa. When the time is 09:53 on January, Tuesday 20 in San Jose, it is 09:53 on January, Tuesday 20 in Ottawa

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Distance from city center 0.91 km ( 0.56 miles)
Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport 6.15 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Tuesday (Today, January 20, 2026) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 Open now
Wednesday (January 21, 2026) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (January 22, 2026) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 23, 2026) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026) Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026) Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day): Feb. 2, 2026 (Next 1 week, 5 days)

Embassy of Canada in San Jose FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Canada located?

It is located at La Sabana Executive Business Centre, Building No. 5, 3Rd Floor, Behind The Contraloría General De La República, San José, Costa Rica. Coordinates: (-84.0907246, 9.9280694).

2. How do I contact the Canada Embassy in San Jose?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 2242-4400. The working hours are from Mon-Thu: 08:00 -16:30 Fri: 08:00 - 13:30 except official holidays in Canada and Costa Rica.

3. Is the embassy open now?

Yes, it is open now and it will close in 4 hours 7 minutes. The current time in San Jose is 09:53.

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