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Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland, located at Marktgasse 51. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Costa Rica, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Marktgasse 51
    3011 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 372 7887

  • Fax

    +41 31 372 7834

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 3:47 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Marktgasse 51, the embassy is near key landmarks like Bundesplatz and Federal Palace. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland

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
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • 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 Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss 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

Ana Gabriela Massey Machado, Ambassador

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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

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland, Costa Rica also has 2 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Costa Rica in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Switzerland in Costa Rica

Switzerland has representation in the following city:

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This page was last edited on 04 May 2026 at 07:21 AM (EST).

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