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Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2114 S Street NW. 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

    2114 S Street NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 499-2980

    (202) 499-2984

  • Fax

    (202) 265-4795

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

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:07 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 2114 S Street NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., United States

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.

  • 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 Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

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

Catalina Crespo Sancho, 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.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, D.C., United States, 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:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.39 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.21 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The White House (1.24 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.26 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • United States Capitol (2.62 miles away)

    East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (1.91 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.13 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.22 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.70 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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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 05 March 2026 at 05:30 AM (EST).

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