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France Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
De La Mitsubishi - 200M Sur Y 25M Oeste, San José Province, Curridabat, 1000, Costa Rica
Phone: + 506 234 41 67
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 0 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Costa Rican and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Battle of Rivas | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of Costa Rica (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Costa Rica?
The French representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 21 hours)
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Time in France vs Costa Rica
Paris, France time is 7:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
03:00AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
10:00AMMonday, March 23, 2026