The Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Lucerne (Meggen) is run by honorary consul Thomas Robert Bidie and is a local point of contact for Costa Rican citizens and for business and cultural links in Zurich, Lucerne and Zug. Passports and visas are handled by the Costa Rican Embassy in Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Schlösslistrasse 26, 6045 Meggen, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 41 541 17 44 |
| conhcr-meg@rree.go.cr | |
| Head of Mission | Thomas Robert Bidie, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Zurich, Lucerne and Zug |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | By appointment |
Visits by appointment only. Please call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Schlösslistrasse 26, 6045 Meggen.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lucerne (Meggen) do?
The honorary consulate – led by Thomas Robert Bidie since 2025 – covers Zurich, Lucerne and Zug. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail. For an appointment, call +41 41 541 17 44 and e-mail conhcr-meg@rree.go.cr.
Which Costa Rican office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Costa Rican citizens contact the consular section of the Costa Rican Embassy in Bern (Marktgasse 51, 3011 Bern).
Costa Rican missions in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Costa Rica
- Lausanne (Savigny) – Honorary Consulate General (Vaud, Valais and Geneva)
- Lucerne (Meggen) – Honorary Consulate (Zurich, Lucerne and Zug) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Lucerne (Meggen)
Where do I renew my Costa Rican passport if I live near Lucerne (Meggen)?
Not here – Costa Rican passports are issued through the consular section of the Costa Rican Embassy in Bern (Marktgasse 51, 3011 Bern).
How do I contact the Costa Rican honorary consulate in Lucerne?
By phone on +41 41 541 17 44 or by e-mail to conhcr-meg@rree.go.cr.
Is the honorary consulate in Lucerne responsible for my canton?
It covers Zurich, Lucerne and Zug.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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