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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Switzerland Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Edificio Centro Colón 10° Piso, Paseo Colón San José Costa Rica
Phone: +506 22 21 48 29
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Costa Rican and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 11 hours |
| All Souls' Day | Sunday, November 02 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| Teacher's Day | Saturday, November 22 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 months |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Costa Rica (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Costa Rica?
The Swiss representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and Swiss holidays in 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (CH) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (2 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Costa Rica
Bern, Switzerland time is 7:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
23:33PMWednesday, October 29, 2025
Bern, Switzerland
06:33AMThursday, October 30, 2025