Message from HM Ambassador Tom Kennedy
It is a real privilege to represent the British Government in these two Central American countries of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Full message.
Help for British Nationals
This section gives advice on what help we can provide if you do get into difficulty. We offer help which is appropriate to the individual circumstances of each case.
Visa waiver scheme for USA
All countries who enjoy the visa waiver scheme for travel to the United States of America, now have to apply for an authorisation from the American Embassy before traveling. For more information visit: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
British Embassy in Costa Rica
From climate change and financial instability, to health pandemics and weapons proliferation, the UK´s national security and prosperity depend on our work with other nations.
Better World, Better Britain. This requires a modern and effective Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) that is clear about its role and focuses effort where it will make the most difference.
We play an active role in strengthening political and economic links between Costa Rica, Nicaragua and the UK. Our work includes providing commercial, consular, and information services.
Chevening scholarships
The British Embassy in San Jose in cooperation with the British Council and with the support of United Kingdom Universities offers the chevening scholarships financed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
These scholarships are offered in more than 150 countries worldwide and the British Government provides a limited number of scholarships in Britain for Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans as a prestigious award made for postgraduate or second-degree courses only and preference is given to students already established in a career.
The Embassy gives information about scholarships between October and January only. Applications should reach this Embassy by the 15th of January for scholarships starting in October prior the year you would like to study in the UK.
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Costa Rica, San José, British Embassy
British Embassy, San José, Costa Rica
British Embassy
Apartado 815-1007
Edificio Centro Colón
(Piso/floor 11)
San José
San Jose
Telephone:
(506) 2258 2025
Fax:
(506) 2233 9938
Office hours (GMT):
Mon-Thurs: 1400-2200/Fri: 1400-1900
Office hours (Local):
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1600/Fri: 0800-1300
