For Costa Rican citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of Costa Rica in Madrid is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Ríos Rosas nº 54 Bajo Derecha, 28005 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 345 96 22 +34 91 345 95 21 |
| Fax | +34 91 353 37 09 |
| consulado@embcr.org | |
| Head of Mission | Magda Rojas Castillo, Consul General |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Spanish consular list. Check the official website or call before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at C/ Ríos Rosas nº 54 Bajo Derecha, 28005 Madrid.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid serve?
Costa Rica runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. The office is headed by Consul General Magda Rojas Castillo (in office since June 2025).
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Costa Rican passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
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).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the Costa Rican national day, 15 September. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Costa Rican nationals in urgent need of help can call +34 91 345 96 22. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Costa Rica in Spain
Costa Rica in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Costa Rica
- Madrid – Consulate General (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Madrid consulate general
Where is the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid?
At C/ Ríos Rosas nº 54 Bajo Derecha, 28005 Madrid.
How can I call the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid?
+34 91 345 96 22.
Who heads the Costa Rican consulate general in Madrid?
Magda Rojas Castillo, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
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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