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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 |
|---|---|---|
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 4 days, 7 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Annexation of Guanacaste | Saturday, July 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Sunday, August 02 | 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:
- WWII Victory Day (FR) Fri, May 08, 2026 (4 days, 20 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
03:27AMSunday, May 03, 2026
Paris, France
11:27AMSunday, May 03, 2026