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Consulate General of Costa Rica in Houston, Texas

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Consulate General of Costa Rica in Houston, Texas, located at 3100 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 260. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    3100 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 260
    Houston, TX 77042
    United States

  • Telephone

    (713) 266 0484

  • Fax

    (713) 266-1527

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Public: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Houston: 4:10 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Location Map

Located at 3100 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 260, the consulate provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Costa Rica in Houston, Texas

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • 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

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Costa Rica in Houston, Texas:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica.

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 Costa Rica without a visa. The most common types of Costa Rica visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Provisional visa (student, teacher, resident, etc.)
  • Temporary resident visa

Head of Mission

Jean Carlo Serrano Hernández, Consul General

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Consular Services and Assistance

Costa Rica's embassies and consulates provide a range of services to Costa Rican citizens and foreign nationals, including passport services, birth registration, and notary services. Costa Rican diplomatic missions also provide consular assistance to their citizens while traveling or living abroad, including assistance during emergencies.

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Costa Rica in Houston, Texas, Costa Rica also has 8 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Costa Rica in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Costa Rica in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Costa Rica

United States has representation in the following city:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Houston, TX.

  • Houston Passport Agency
  • Memorial Park Post Office
  • Houston Post Office
Passport offices in Houston, TX

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Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between United States and Costa Rica:

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This page was last edited on 08 March 2026 at 09:18 AM (EST).

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