Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica, in San José
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Costa Rica.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Our representative
Ioanna Sahas Martin
Ambassador of Canada to Costa Rica and Ambassador-designate to Honduras and Nicaragua
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Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | New Year鈥檚 Day (in lieu) |
| 2024-02-19 | Family day |
| 2024-03-28 | Holy Thursday |
| 2024-03-29 | Good Friday |
| 2024-05-20 | Victoria Day |
| 2024-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2024-08-15 | Mother鈥檚 Day |
| 2024-09-16 | Independence Day (in lieu) |
| 2024-09-30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2024-10-14 | Thanksgiving Day |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas Day (in lieu) |
| 2024-12-26 | Boxing Day (in lieu) |
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