Diplomatic representation of Costa Rica in Canada
Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Costa Rica in Ottawa represents Costa Rica in Canada and operates a Consular Section providing a range of services for Costa Rican citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Costa Rica and its Consular Section are located on Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: The Consular Section provides online appointment booking for consular procedures. Check the requirements for your service and arrange the appropriate appointment before travelling to the embassy.
Embassy location
Where is the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Costa Rica is located at 275 Slater Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 275 Slater Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1002, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
The embassy and its Consular Section operate from the same Ottawa address.
About the mission
About the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Costa Rica in Ottawa is Costa Rica’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Costa Rica and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1961. The embassy represents Costa Rica in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
The mission also includes a Consular Section that provides services for Costa Rican citizens and other eligible applicants.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section of the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa publishes procedures for a broad range of consular and administrative services.
Passports and identity cards
Costa Rican citizens can obtain information about eligible passport and identity-card procedures through the Consular Section. Check the current documentary requirements before arranging your visit.
Civil registration
The Consular Section handles eligible registration procedures relating to births, marriages and deaths for events that need to be recorded with the Costa Rican authorities.
Visas
Applicants who require a visa for Costa Rica can review the official consular requirements and procedures before submitting an application.
Notarial services
The Consular Section provides eligible notarial acts and publishes information about the documents and formalities required for these procedures.
Certificates
Available procedures include eligible criminal-record certificates, driving-licence certificates, academic-title certifications and certificates of survival.
Services for families
The Consular Section publishes procedures for matters including permissions for minors and eligible recognition-of-paternity procedures.
Additional services: The Consular Section also publishes information about apostilles, residence procedures, electoral-address changes and other administrative matters. Requirements depend on the individual procedure.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Costa Rican Consular Section in Ottawa provides an online appointment system for consular visits.
Applicants should first identify the consular procedure they require and review its current documentation requirements.
The embassy’s official Consular Section website provides an online booking link for arranging consular appointments.
Because requirements and personal-attendance rules vary between procedures, applicants should follow the instructions for the specific service rather than assuming that the same process applies to every consular matter.
Plan ahead: Arrange your appointment through the official Consular Section website and prepare the required documentation before travelling to Ottawa.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current procedure for your consular service before visiting the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa.
Review the requirements
Use the official Consular Section instructions to determine which forms, identification and supporting documents are required.
Book your appointment
Use the online appointment system provided by the Consular Section when arranging a consular visit.
Check current information
Consular requirements, fees and procedures can change. Review the current official instructions shortly before your appointment.
Office hours: The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists both office hours and public-attention hours for the Ottawa mission as Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual consular procedures may still require a scheduled appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Costa Rican Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Costa Rica is located at 275 Slater Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1002, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Costa Rican Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 562 2855.
What are the opening hours of the Costa Rican Embassy?
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists office and public-attention hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Costa Rican passport in Ottawa?
The Consular Section publishes passport services for eligible Costa Rican citizens. Check the current requirements and appointment procedure before visiting.
Does the Costa Rican Embassy in Ottawa provide visa services?
Yes. The Consular Section publishes visa procedures for applicants who require a visa for Costa Rica. Entry requirements depend on the traveller’s nationality and circumstances.
How do I make a consular appointment?
The Consular Section provides an online appointment system through the embassy’s official website. Review the requirements for your service before booking and attending your appointment.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours and consular services on this page.