Embassy of United States in San Jose

If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to United States, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of United States in San Jose.

This information is for:

  • Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
  • American passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
  • Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose

Embassy Information

Address: Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2519 2000
Fax: +506 2519 2305
Email:
Website: https://cr.usembassy.gov/embassy/
Office hours:
Current time in San Jose 20:28 PM Wednesday, January 22 2025-01-22 (GMT -0600)
Current time in United States 02:28 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT -1200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to United States
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between San Jose and Washington D.C. is 3285.59 km (2041.57 miles). The average travel time is 6 hours 50 minutes.
  • Time difference: San Jose is 1:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 21:26 on November, Sunday 17 in San Jose, it is 20:26 on November, Sunday 17 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 4.12 km ( 2.56 miles)
Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport 2.37 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 United States located?

It is located at Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica. Coordinates: (-84.12362379999999, 9.9418171).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in San Jose?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 2519 2000. The working hours are from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Costa Rica.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now. The current time in San Jose is 20:28.

Do you need a travel visa?

Disclaimers:

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of United States in San Jose. This website is for informational/reference purposes only.

Today’s Forecast

The weather today in San Jose:
7.38°C
Humidity 76%
Wind 2.06 km/h
Sunrise 12:31 PM

Useful Information

SITE MAP map point
4.12 km ( 2.56 miles) from city center
Nearby landmarks
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture 4.76 km
Estadio Antonio Escarré 5.52 km
Torre Latitud Los Yoses 6.75 km
Escazú Hills Protected Zone 9.03 km
Cerro Cedral 9.20 km
Banks & ATMs
Banco Nacional 58 m
CT Continental 61 m
Banco Cathay 268 m
Banco de Costa Rica 271 m
BAC Credomatic 380 m
Servivalores 557 m
Banco BCT 696 m