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American Citizen Services

General Information

Safety and Security Information

Non immigrant Visas

Non-immigrant visa application process

Non-Immigrant Visa Forms

Business & Tourism

Intra-Company Transfer (L)

Official and Transit Visas

Study and Trainning

Transit & Crew Visas

Religious Workers (R)

Exchanges Programs

Treaty Traders & Investors

Media (I)

Work Visas

Domestic Employees

Medical Care Visas

Visa Fraud

Immigrant Visas

Immigrant Visa Process and Fees

Diversity Visa Lottery

Family Relation Visas

Employment Visas

Visa Fraud

Consular section

The United States government has no higher responsibility than to serve and protect its citizens, including those who reside or are temporarily abroad. To this end, the American Citizen Services Unit in Costa Rica provides prompt, courteous, and efficient services to United States Citizens and other clients, consistent with U.S. laws and regulations.

Location

The U.S. Embassy is located in the Pavas area of San José, at the intersection of Avenida Central and Calle 120.

Hours and Holiday List

The Consular Section is open for American citizen services from Monday 8:00 AM-11:30 AM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM or Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM. The Embassy is closed on U.S. and Costa Rican Holidays.

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Frequently Asked Question Visa Refusal

— What American Citizen Services CANNOT Do —
Act as your lawyer, translator, interpreter, personal assistant, travel agent, investigator, law enforcement agent or real estate agent; Provide you or your family with physical protection; Arrange release from U.S. military service obligations; Pay your debts or fines, sort out property disputes; or interfere in judicial proceedings; Find you employment, residence, or schools; Search for missing luggage; Settle disputes with hotel managers and landlords; or Discuss visa cases.