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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 14 hours |
| National Parks Day | Monday, August 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 15 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day of the Cultures | Monday, October 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
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:
- Assumption of Mary (FR & CR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 days, 3 hours)
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Time in France vs Costa Rica
Paris, France time is 8:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
20:08PMTuesday, August 11, 2026
Paris, France
04:08AMWednesday, August 12, 2026