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Embassy of Germany in San José, Costa Rica

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Embassy of Germany in San José, Costa Rica, located at Torre La Sabana, 8° piso, Sabana Norte. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Germany, or find information about the address, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Torre La Sabana, 8° piso, Sabana Norte
    PO Box 4017-1000
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506 2290 9091

  • Emergency Phone

    +506 8381-7968 (outside opening hours)

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

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

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

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:21 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of Germany 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 Germany in San José, Costa Rica:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Schengen visa for short-stay visits
  • Airport transit visa
  • National visa or visa for research purposes

Head of Mission

Daniel Kriener, Ambassador

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