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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Germany Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Torre La Sabana, Av De Las Américas 60 St, San José, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2290 9091
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Costa Rican and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 7 hours |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 3 days, 7 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 7 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
Germany currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of Costa Rica (holders of regular passports) can travel to Germany for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a German visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in Costa Rica?
The German representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (DE) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in Germany vs Costa Rica
Berlin, Germany time is 7:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
03:28AMThursday, February 12, 2026
Berlin, Germany
10:28AMThursday, February 12, 2026