About 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:
Working hours
The British Embassy San Jos茅 is open from Mondays to Thursdays, from 08:00 to 12:00 and 12:30 to 16:00 and on Fridays from 08:00 to 13:00.
Embassy Holidays 2025
Here is the list of holidays that will be observed by the British Embassy in 2025.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year鈥檚 Day |
| Friday 11 April | Juan Santamaria Day |
| Thursday 17 April | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Monday 26 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Friday 25 July | Annexation of Nicoya |
| Friday 15 August | Mother鈥檚 Day |
| Monday 25 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Monday 15 September | Independence Day |
| Monday 1 December | Abolition of the army day |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |