Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose
If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to Switzerland, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose.
This information is for:
- Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
- Swiss passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
- Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose
Embassy Information
| Address: | Edificio Centro Colón 10° Piso, Paseo Colón San José Costa Rica |
| Phone: | +506 22 21 48 29 |
| Fax: | +506 22 55 28 31 |
| Email: | sanjose@eda.admin.ch |
| Website: | https://www.eda.admin.ch/sanjose |
| Office hours: | Monday---Friday: 08.00–12.00 Saturday - Sunday: closed |
| Current time in San Jose | 08:29 AM Wednesday, November 19 2025-11-19 (GMT -0600) |
| Current time in Bern (Switzerland) |
15:29 PM Wednesday, November 19 2025-11-19 (GMT +0100) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to Switzerland
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Swiss citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between San Jose and Bern is 9386.61 km (5832.57 miles). The average travel time is 19 hours 33 minutes.
- Time difference: San Jose is 7:00 hours behind Bern. When the time is 08:29 on November, Wednesday 19 in San Jose, it is 15:29 on November, Wednesday 19 in Bern
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose.
Distance from city center
1.33 km ( 0.83 miles)
Nearest airport
Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport
5.18 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (Today, November 19, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:00 | Open in 31 minutes |
| Thursday (November 20, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:00 | |
| Friday (November 21, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:00 | |
| Saturday (November 22, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (November 23, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 24, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 25, 2025) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 12:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- Teacher's Day: Nov. 22, 2025 (Next 2 days, 15 hours)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of Switzerland located?
It is located at Edificio Centro Colón 10° Piso, Paseo Colón San José Costa Rica. Coordinates: (-84.0964182, 9.935905199999999).
2. How do I contact the Switzerland Embassy in San Jose?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 22 21 48 29. The working hours are from Monday---Friday: 08.00–12.00
Saturday - Sunday: closed except official holidays in Switzerland and Costa Rica.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now and it will open in 31 minutes. The current time in San Jose is 08:29.
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