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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.

Office information

Address

Our representative

Ioanna Sahas Martin, Ambassador-designate of Canada to Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua

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
2024-12-25 Christmas Day (in lieu)
2024-12-26 Boxing Day (in lieu)
2025-01-01 New Year’s Day (in lieu)
2025-02-17 Family day
2025-04-17 Holy Thursday
2025-04-18 Good Friday
2025-05-19 Victoria Day
2025-06-30 Canada Day
2025-08-15 Mother’s Day
2025-09-15 Independence Day (in lieu)
2025-10-13 Thanksgiving
2025-11-10 In lieu of Remembrance Day
2025-12-25 Christmas Day (in lieu)
2025-12-26 Boxing Day (in lieu)
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