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Consulate General of Costa Rica in New York City

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Consulate General of Costa Rica in New York City, located at 15 West 37th Street, 12th floor. 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

    15 West 37th Street, 12th floor
    New York, NY 10018
    United States

  • Telephone

    (929) 614 5900

    (212) 564-2921

    (646) 933-1035

    (646) 933-1036

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in New York: 4:22 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachussets, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Location Map

Located at 15 West 37th Street, 12th floor, the consulate is near key landmarks like Empire State Building and Bryant Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Costa Rica in New York City

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 New York City:

  • 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

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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.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Costa Rica in New York City, 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 New York, NY.

  • New York Passport Agency
  • Midtown Post Office
  • James A. Farley Station
Passport offices in New York, NY

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    (10.83 miles away)
    Newark
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  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    (13.19 miles away)
    New York
    Get Directions
  • Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    (52.41 miles away)
    Newburgh
    Get Directions

Major Operating Flights

These airlines operate flights between United States and Costa Rica:

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This page was last edited on 27 January 2026 at 04:24 AM (EST).

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