Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose
If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to Switzerland, you may want to know
the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose.
This information is for:
- Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
- Swiss passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
- Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose
Embassy Information
| Address: | Edificio Centro Colón 10° Piso, Paseo Colón San José Costa Rica |
| Phone: | +506 22 21 48 29 |
| Fax: | +506 22 55 28 31 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://www.eda.admin.ch/sanjose |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in San Jose | 20:30 PM Wednesday, January 22 2025-01-22 (GMT -0600) |
| Current time in Switzerland | 03:30 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT +0100) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to Switzerland
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Swiss citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between San Jose and Bern is 9386.61 km (5832.57 miles). The average travel time is 19 hours 33 minutes.
- Time difference: San Jose is 7:00 hours behind Bern. When the time is 21:26 on November, Sunday 17 in San Jose, it is 04:26 on November, Monday 18 in Bern
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose.
Distance from city center
1.33 km ( 0.83 miles)
Nearest airport
Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport
5.18 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of Switzerland located?
It is located at Edificio Centro Colón 10° Piso, Paseo Colón San José Costa Rica. Coordinates: (-84.0964182, 9.935905199999999).
2. How do I contact the Switzerland Embassy in San Jose?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 22 21 48 29. The working hours are from Monday---Friday: 08.00–12.00 Saturday - Sunday: closed except official holidays in Switzerland and Costa Rica.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in San Jose is 20:30.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Switzerland in San Jose.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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Useful Information
SITE MAP
1.33 km ( 0.83 miles) from city center
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