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Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi, Kenya

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Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi, Kenya, located at 178 Blue Berry Drive, Runda Gardens. 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

    178 Blue Berry Drive, Runda Gardens
    PO Box 63946
    Nairobi 00619
    Kenya

  • Telephone

    +254 (0) 728 591 572, +254 (7) 09 000 510

  • Emergency Phone

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  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Nairobi: 2:14 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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

Location map of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Nairobi, Kenya

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 Costa Rica in Nairobi, Kenya:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Kenyan passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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

Verónica García Gutiérrez, 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

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

See also

Nearby Airports

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
    (16.87 km away)
    Nairobi
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This page was last edited on 04 May 2026 at 05:48 AM (EST).

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