Embassy of United Kingdom in San Jose
If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to United Kingdom, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of United Kingdom in San Jose.
This information is for:
- Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
- British passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
- Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose
Embassy Information
| Address: | Edificio Centro Colón, Paseo Colón And Streets 38 And 40 San Jose Apartado 815 - 1007 San Jose Costa Rica |
| Phone: | +506 2258-2025 |
| Fax: | +506 2233 9938 |
| Email: | ukin.costarica@fco.gov.uk |
| Website: | www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-san-jose |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in San Jose | 05:50 AM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT -0600) |
| Current time in London (United Kingdom) |
11:50 AM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0000) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to United Kingdom
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for British citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between San Jose and London is 8513.77 km (5290.21 miles). The average travel time is 17 hours 44 minutes.
- Time difference: San Jose is 6:00 hours behind London. When the time is 05:50 on January, Thursday 01 in San Jose, it is 11:50 on January, Thursday 01 in London
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (Today, January 01, 2026) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 | Open in 3 hours, 10 minutes |
| Friday (January 02, 2026) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 | |
| Saturday (January 03, 2026) | Closed | |
| Sunday (January 04, 2026) | Closed | |
| Monday (January 05, 2026) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 | |
| Tuesday (January 06, 2026) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 | |
| Wednesday (January 07, 2026) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- New Year's Day: Jan. 1, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)
Embassy of United Kingdom in San Jose FAQs
1. Where is the embassy of United Kingdom located?
It is located at Edificio Centro Colón, Paseo Colón And Streets 38 And 40 San Jose Apartado 815 - 1007 San Jose Costa Rica. Coordinates: (-84.0964182, 9.935905199999999).
2. How do I contact the United Kingdom Embassy in San Jose?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 2258-2025. The working hours are from except official holidays in United Kingdom and Costa Rica.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now and it will open in 3 hours 10 minutes. The current time in San Jose is 05:50.
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