Swiss Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the Swiss Embassy in San Jose. The Embassy helps the government of Switzerland to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of Costa Rica.


Head of Mission :
Mirko Giulietti, Ambassador

Consular Services
Consulate services including visa, passport, document legalization, emergency travel document and assistance, and so on are provided by the embassy and/or consulate. Be sure to contact them ahead on how to book an appointment or be properly directed.

Appointment booking can be done via phone call during the official opening hours. The consulate may have dedicated support for Switzerland in Costa Rica, or prioritize their appointments

Visa and Passport
If you want to know more about the types of Visas for your travel to Switzerland or more information, you can get more information Switzerland Visa.

Visa types granted by Switzerland are;

  • Switzerland Short-term Swiss visas
  • Switzerland Airport transit Swiss visa
  • Switzerland Swiss tourist/visitor visa
  • Switzerland Business visa
  • Switzerland Medical visa
  • Switzerland Swiss visa for cultural, sport, religious, or film events
  • Switzerland Official visit visa
  • Switzerland Short-term study visa
  • Switzerland Non-immigrant Swiss visas
  • Switzerland Student visas
  • Switzerland Temporary worker visas
  • Switzerland Non-immigrant family visas
  • Switzerland Immigrant Swiss visas
  • Switzerland Family reunion visas
  • Switzerland Work visas
  • Switzerland Business visas
  • Switzerland Retirement visa
  • Switzerland Asylum-seekers and refugees in Switzerland
  • Switzerland Residence and citizenship in Switzerland

Travel Insurance
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Switzerland Representation in Costa Rica
Switzerland is well represented in Costa Rica by Swiss Embassy in San Jose . The Embassy is located in the capital city of Costa Rica and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

Costa Rica Representation in Switzerland
Costa Rica is also well represented in Switzerland by Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in LausanneCosta Rican Embassy in Bern . The Costa Rica Embassy is located in the capital city of Switzerland and may (may not) provide the same services of the Costa Rican consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

Switzerland and Costa Rica Representation in the World
Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. Switzerland has 325 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while Costa Rica has 93 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the Swiss Embassy in San Jose could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

Disclaimer
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The purpose of your intended travel (Tourist, Business, Studies or etc) and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under Switzerland immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.