The Honorary Consulate General of Costa Rica in Barcelona is a local point of contact for Costa Rican citizens and for business and cultural links with Costa Rica.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Sarriá nº2-1º, 08029 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 363 22 57 |
| Fax | +34 93 410 94 82 |
| Head of Mission | Juan Enrique Junca Varias, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Sarriá nº2-1º, 08029 Barcelona.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Barcelona do?
The honorary consulate general represents Costa Rica in Barcelona and the surrounding area. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Juan Enrique Junca Varias (in office since June 1995). Visits are by arrangement only. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 93 363 22 57.
The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia. Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Madrid, roughly 505 km from here. Distance to the Costa Rican Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Costa Rica (up to 180 days). Spanish travel advice: travel to Costa Rica with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Costa Rican office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Costa Rican celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Costa Rican missions in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Costa Rica
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Barcelona office
Where do I renew my Costa Rican passport if I live near Barcelona?
Passport applications are handled by the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul general.
How do I contact the Costa Rican honorary consul general in Barcelona?
By phone on +34 93 363 22 57.
Who is the Costa Rican honorary consul general in Barcelona?
Juan Enrique Junca Varias, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since June 1995).
Can Spanish nationals visit Costa Rica without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 180 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Costa Rica. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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