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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
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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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Costa Rican and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 day, 23 hours |
| Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Sunday, August 02 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| National Parks Day | Monday, August 24 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- Swiss National Day (CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (2 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Costa Rica
Bern, Switzerland time is 8:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
11:14AMWednesday, July 29, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
19:14PMWednesday, July 29, 2026