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)