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Embassy of Brazil in San José, Costa Rica

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Embassy of Brazil in San José, Costa Rica, located at Oficentro Ejecutivo La Sabana, Torre 6, Piso 2, Sabana Sur, Costado sur de la Contraloría General de la República, Mata Redonda. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Brazil, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Oficentro Ejecutivo La Sabana, Torre 6, Piso 2, Sabana Sur, Costado sur de la Contraloría General de la República, Mata Redonda
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506 4800-1960, Consular Section: +506 4800-1962

  • Emergency Phone

    +506 8702-7338

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:54 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Brazil in San José, Costa Rica

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Annexation of Guanacaste: July 25 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Our Lady of Los Ángeles: August 2 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Mother's Day: August 15 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Independence Day: September 7 Flag of Brazil / September 15 Flag of Costa Rica

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Brazil in San José, Costa Rica:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Voter registration
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Costa Rican passport, you do not need a visa to enter Brazil.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Brazil without a visa. The most common types of Brazil visas are the following.

  • Temporary visa
    • VITEM I – Temporary Visa I (research, teaching, or academic extension)
    • VITEM II – Temporary Visa II (health care visa)
    • VITEM III –Temporary Visa III (humanitarian visa)
    • VITEM IV – Temporary Visa IV: (student visa)
    • VITEM V – Temporary Visa V (paid work visa)
    • VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VI (working-holiday visa)
    • VITEM VII – Temporary Visa VII (religious confession)
    • VITEM VIII –Temporary Visa VIII (voluntary work visa)
    • VITEM IX –Temporary Visa IX (investor visa)
    • VITEM X – Temporary Visa X (visa for activities of economic, scientific, technological, etc.)
    • VITEM XI – Temporary Visa XI (family reunification visa)
    • VITEM XII – Temporary Visa XII (artistic or sports activities visa)
    • VITEM XIII – Temporary Visa XIII (temporary visas due to international agreements)
    • VITEM XIV – Temporary Visa XIV - (temporary visas due to the Brazilian immigration policy)
    • VITEM XV – VICAM (temporary visa for foreign doctors or medical training)
  • Diplomatic visa
  • Official visa
  • Courtesy visa

Head of Mission

Antonio Alves Júnior, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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Notarial and Legalization Services

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Visa Services

Brazilian embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Brazil for tourism, business, work, study, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 05 September 2025 at 11:23 PM (EST).

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