The Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome is Costa Rica’s diplomatic mission to Italy. Costa Rican nationals in Italy turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Viale Parioli, 41 , 2° p. int. 6, 00197 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 84242853 |
| Fax | +39 06 85355956 |
| embcr-it@rree.go.cr | |
| Website | www.embajadacostaricaitalia.it |
| Social Media | |
| National Day | 15 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Costa Rican public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Viale Parioli, 41 , 2° p. int. 6, 00197 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Costa Rican Embassy?
Costa Rica also has career consular offices in Rome. Three honorary consulates support Costa Rican citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Costa Rican passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Italian citizens
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Costa Rica (up to 180 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays and on Costa Rica’s national day (15 September). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
Costa Rican nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 84242853. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Costa Rica in Italy
Costa Rica in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Costa Rica (this page)
- Rome – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Milan – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Costa Rica in Rome
What is the address of the Costa Rican Embassy in Italy?
At Viale Parioli, 41 , 2° p. int. 6, 00197 Rome.
When is the Costa Rican Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00. Confirm before visiting.
When is the Costa Rican national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 15 September as the national day of Costa Rica; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 180 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Costa Rican consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Rome.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Costa Rica, www.embajadacostaricaitalia.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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