Honorary representation of Costa Rica in Canada
Costa Rican Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
The Costa Rican Honorary Consulate in Vancouver provides a local point of contact for Costa Rica in British Columbia and is headed by Honorary Consul Antonio Arreaga Valdés.
Contact details
Contact the Costa Rican Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists Antonio Arreaga Valdés as Honorary Consul at its honorary consular post in Vancouver.
Before visiting: The official sources currently publish a mailing address rather than a verified physical visitor address. Contact the Honorary Consulate in advance for current visiting arrangements and service instructions.
About the consulate
About the Costa Rican Honorary Consulate in Vancouver
Costa Rica maintains an honorary consular post in Vancouver as part of its diplomatic and consular representation in Canada.
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists Antonio Arreaga Valdés as Honorary Consul and identifies Vancouver as the seat of the honorary post.
Costa Rica also maintains its resident Embassy in Ottawa, which includes career consular officers and provides the country’s principal diplomatic representation in Canada.
Honorary consular posts generally have more limited authority than career consular offices. Applicants should therefore confirm whether their particular procedure can be completed through the Vancouver honorary post.
Local assistance
Consular Assistance
Costa Rica’s current public directory confirms the honorary post and its contact details but does not publish a detailed list of procedures that can be completed directly through the Vancouver office.
General consular guidance
Residents can contact the Honorary Consul for information concerning Costa Rica and guidance on the appropriate consular authority for their enquiry.
Information and referrals
Where a procedure requires the authority of a career consular officer, the honorary post can direct the applicant to the appropriate Costa Rican diplomatic or consular office.
Local representation
The Honorary Consulate provides Costa Rica with a local representative presence in the Vancouver area and supports links involving Costa Rica and western Canada.
Service availability: Do not assume that passports, visas, civil registrations, legalizations or notarial procedures can be completed directly at the Vancouver honorary post. Contact the Honorary Consul first.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate before making travel arrangements, particularly if your enquiry concerns an official document or immigration procedure.
Contact the Consulate first
Current public opening hours are not published by Costa Rica’s official directory. Confirm current availability directly with the honorary post.
Do not use the P.O. Box as a visitor address
The published North Vancouver address is a postal box. Contact the Honorary Consul for instructions if an in-person visit is required.
Confirm the correct authority
Formal passport, visa, civil-document or notarial matters may require a career Costa Rican consular officer rather than the honorary post.
Frequently asked questions
Costa Rican Honorary Consulate Vancouver FAQ
Is there a Costa Rican Honorary Consulate in Vancouver?
Yes. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists an Honorary Consulate in Canada based in Vancouver.
Who is the Costa Rican Honorary Consul in Vancouver?
Antonio Arreaga Valdés is currently listed by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Honorary Consul.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 604 983 2152.
What is the email address?
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists conhcr-va@rree.go.cr for Honorary Consul Antonio Arreaga Valdés.
Is the Consulate located in North Vancouver?
Costa Rica officially identifies Vancouver as the seat of the honorary post. The published North Vancouver address is P.O. Box 16076, which is a mailing address rather than a confirmed physical visitor location.
Can I visit the Honorary Consulate without contacting it first?
You should contact the Honorary Consulate first. The current official sources do not publish regular public visiting hours or a verified physical visitor address.
Can the Vancouver Honorary Consulate issue Costa Rican passports?
The current official directory does not confirm passport issuance through the Vancouver honorary post. Contact the Consulate for guidance on the appropriate procedure.
Can I apply for a Costa Rican visa through the Honorary Consulate?
The current official directory does not publish a complete visa-processing service for the Vancouver honorary post. Confirm the appropriate visa procedure before submitting documents.
Does Costa Rica have an embassy in Canada?
Yes. Costa Rica maintains a resident Embassy in Ottawa with career diplomatic and consular officers.
Official information
Sources
Official Costa Rican and British Columbia government sources used to verify the honorary post, current officeholder and contact information.