Costa Rican citizens in the UK, and UK residents planning a trip to Costa Rica, can contact the Embassy of Costa Rica in London.
Contact Details
| Address | 23 Woodstock Street, London W1C 2AS, United Kingdom |
| embcr-uk@rree.go.cr | |
| Head of Mission | Christopher Sanchez Morales, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
Consular Section
| Address | 23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS |
| concr-uk@rree.go.cr |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Costa Rican public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 23 Woodstock Street W1C 2AS.
The embassy and its network in the UK
The mission is currently led by Christopher Sanchez Morales as chargé d’affaires a.i.
Travelling from the UK to Costa Rica
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Costa Rica (up to 180 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in the UK
184 other countries are represented in the UK, among them: Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (high commission), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominica (high commission), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (high commission), Ethiopia (embassy), Fiji (high commission), Finland (embassy), France (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Costa Rican citizens should contact the embassy. Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Costa Rica. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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