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Embassy of Netherlands in San José, Costa Rica

Embassy of Netherlands in San José, Costa Rica, located at La Sabana office center, Building 3, Floor 3, Behind the Comptroller. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Netherlands, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    La Sabana office center, Building 3, Floor 3, Behind the Comptroller
    La Sabana
    San José 1000
    Costa Rica
  • Telephone

    +506 2296 1490

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:30 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Netherlands 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 15 Flag of Costa Rica

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Consular registration
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Airport transit visa
  • Short-stay visa (Schengen visa)
  • Long-stay visa
  • Caribbean visa
  • Visa facilitation

Head of Mission

Arjen van den Berg, Ambassador

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