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.

The aim of the British Embassy in Costa Rica is to represent the British Government and people in their relations with Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

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.

Commercial Section

The Commercial Section provides information on business and investment opportunities in Costa Rica and Nicaragua for British Companies and can also assist local companies identify UK suppliers of goods and services. For more information, please contact Luisa Pastor.

Consular Section

The Consular Section provides passport and other consular services for British residents and visitors and issues visas for some Commonwealth countries and dependent territories. Visas for the UK are issued at the British Consulate General in New York: www.visainfoservices.com. Information about Chevening Scholarships is available too. For more information, please contact Sheila Pacheco.

Press and Public Affairs Section

The Press and Public Affairs Section is responsible for promoting the UK in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The PPA Section has a limited range of brochures and other publications for public use. Information on Britain and on learning English can also be obtained from the British Institute in Costa Rica. For more information, please contact Bruce Callow.

Political Section

The Political Section is responsible for promoting the FCO’s strategy ‘Better World, Better Britain’ in Costa Rica and Nicaragua both through targeted lobbying and through projects funded by our program budgets. For more information, please contact Scott Simpson.

Management Section

The Management Section is responsible for carrying out the administrative function of the Embassy, including responsibilities for management of personnel and the finance of the Embassy. For more information, please contact Sylvia Alaniz.