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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Edificio Centro Colón, Paseo Colón And Streets 38 And 40 San Jose Apartado 815 - 1007 San Jose Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2258-2025
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 23 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Costa Rican and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Costa Rica (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Costa Rica?
The British representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 23 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Costa Rica
London, United Kingdom time is 6:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
00:37AMThursday, February 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
06:37AMThursday, February 12, 2026