San Jose
British Embassy San Jose
The British Embassy in San Jose maintains and develops relations between the UK and Costa Rica.
Find out more on our UK and Costa Rica news page.
You can access UK government services while in Costa Rica.
If you鈥檙e travelling in Costa Rica, see our Costa Rica travel advice.
Getting help
If you cannot get the support you need from local services, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can help British people abroad.
We prioritise emergencies and people who are vulnerable, for example, if someone鈥檚:
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ill, injured, or involved in a crime
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with a British person who鈥檚 died
Get an emergency travel document
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you鈥檙e abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can鈥檛 get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
Apply online for an emergency travel document.
If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before
If you鈥檙e not sure, check if you鈥檙e a British citizen.
If you鈥檙e not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, .
Other consular services
Notarial and documentary services
See the full list of聽notarial and documentary services for British people abroad.
Consular fees
See the聽full list of consular fees.
Our people
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Deputy Head of Mission, Costa Rica
Contact us
British Embassy
The British Embassy has moved out of its premises on Paseo Colon. We will provide information on our new location as soon as possible.
Mailing address:
Apartado 815 - 1007
San Jose
Costa Rica
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: