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Embassy of Spain in San José, Costa Rica

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Embassy of Spain in San José, Costa Rica, located at Calle 32 entre el Paseo Colón y la Avenida Segunda (de Mc Donald's de Paseo Colón, 50 m. Sur). View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Spain, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Calle 32 entre el Paseo Colón y la Avenida Segunda (de Mc Donald's de Paseo Colón, 50 m. Sur)
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506 2222 1933, +506 2222 5745, +506 2221 0534

  • Emergency Phone

    +506 6050 9853​ (exclusively for Spanish citizens in serious situations such as accidents, arrests, robberies, hospitalization, conflicts, and catastrophes. It is not for general assistance, visa information, or other non-urgent matters.)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Consular Section Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in San José: 2:16 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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

Location map of the Embassy of Spain 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
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Spain
  • Mother's Day: August 15 Flag of Costa Rica

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Spain 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
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Consular registration
  • Certificates of existence
  • Certificate of residency
  • Renewals of the national identity card (DNI)
  • Cancellations of consular registration certificates

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Spain transit visa
    • Tourist/Visitor visa
    • Business visa
    • Cultural visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Student visa
    • Work visa
    • Au Pair visa
    • Golden visa
    • Entrepreneur visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Juan Ignacio Morro Villacián, Ambassador

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Spanish Passports

A Spanish passport is an essential travel document that grants Spanish citizens the right to travel internationally and confirms their identity and nationality. As a European Union (EU) member, Spain provides its passport holders with extensive visa-free travel benefits, along with access to consular protection and EU residency rights. Learn more about Spanish passports, including their types, features, and application process, by visiting the Spanish Passports Guide.

Consular Assistance

Spanish diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to citizens of Spain who are traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Spanish citizens in legal trouble.

Notarial Services

Spanish diplomatic missions provide notarial services for various documents, including authentication, certification, and legalization.

Visa Services

Embassies and consulates of Spain handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Spain for various purposes, such as tourism, work, study, business, or family visits.

Schengen Visa

Some nationalities need visas to visit the Schengen area. If you need a visa and visit multiple countries in the Schengen area, you must have to apply to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the country where you want to spend the longest time. If your main destination is Spain you will have to apply for a visa in person at the Spanish embassy or consulate. The visa allows travelers to stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in 180 days.

Schengen Area

Following Twenty-six countries belong to the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

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This page was last edited on 22 October 2025 at 12:37 PM (EST).

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