The Embassy of Costa Rica in Brussels is Costa Rica’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Costa Rican nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Louise 489, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 640 59 69 +32 2 640 55 41 |
| embcr-be@rree.go.cr | |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Eliana Villalobos Cardenas, Ambassador |
| National Day | 15 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Costa Rican public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue Louise 489, 1050 Ixelles. Ixelles is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Costa Rican Embassy?
Eliana Villalobos Cardenas heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 9 May 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials. This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Costa Rican passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Costa Rica; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays; Costa Rican celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Costa Rican citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 640 59 69. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Costa Rica in Belgium
Costa Rica in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Costa Rica (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Costa Rica in Brussels
Where is the Costa Rican Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Louise 489, 1050 Ixelles.
What are the opening hours of the Costa Rican Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Costa Rica to Belgium?
Eliana Villalobos Cardenas, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Costa Rican Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Costa Rica is 15 September; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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