About British Embassy
The British Embassy has moved out of its premises on Paseo Colon. We will provide information on our new location as soon as possible.
Mailing address:
Apartado 815 - 1007
San Jose
Costa Rica
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To reach us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry, use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/costa-rica/british-embassy-san-jose
Working hours
The British Embassy San José is open from Mondays to Thursdays, from 08:00 to 12:00 and 12:30 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:00 to 13:00.
Embassy Holidays 2026
Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays in 2026:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year’s Day (UK/CR) |
| Thursday 2 April | Maundy Thursday (UK/CR) |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday (UK/CR) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (UK) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (UK/CR) |
| Monday 4 May | Early May Bank Holiday (UK) |
| Monday 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday (UK) |
| Monday 31 August | Summer Bank Holiday (UK) & Afro-Costa Rican Culture Day (CR) |
| Tuesday 15 September | Independence Day (CR) |
| Tuesday 1 December | Army Abolition Day (CR) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (UK/CR) |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day (UK - in lieu of Sat 26 Dec) |