The Embassy of Costa Rica in Berlin serves as the principal diplomatic mission representing Costa Rica in Germany. Located in the Mitte district on Reinhardtstraße, between Berlin's Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and Friedrichstraße, the embassy occupies the second floor of a building in one of Berlin's most central and well-connected areas. The embassy maintains comprehensive diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Germany, provides consular services to Costa Rican nationals throughout Germany, and assists German citizens with visa and consular matters related to Costa Rica. In addition to the Berlin embassy, Costa Rica operates honorary consulates in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, and Lahr to serve German citizens and Costa Rican nationals across different regions.
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Visa Services
The embassy processes visa applications for German citizens and residents planning to visit Costa Rica. German nationals can visit Costa Rica visa-free for tourism stays up to 90 days; however, visas may be required for other purposes such as work, study, residency, or extended stays. The embassy handles all visa categories including tourist visas for third-country nationals residing in Germany, business visas, student visas, and temporary residence permits. Applicants must submit a completed visa application form, valid passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay, recent passport photographs, proof of sufficient financial means, confirmed travel itinerary or return ticket, and proof of accommodation in Costa Rica. Additional documentation may be required depending on visa type. Processing times vary, and applicants should apply well in advance. Visa fees are payable in Euros. For current requirements and specific visa categories, contact the embassy's consular section at concr-de@rree.go.cr.
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Consular Services
The embassy provides comprehensive consular services exclusively for Costa Rican nationals in Germany. According to official policy, passports, safe-conducts, notarial matters, and certain legal documents are issued only by the embassy in Berlin, not by the regional honorary consulates. Services include passport issuance and renewal, national identity card (cédula) processing, birth registration for children born in Germany to Costa Rican parents, civil status registration (marriages, deaths), document legalization and apostille services, notarial services including powers of attorney and affidavits, and emergency assistance for Costa Rican nationals in distress. The embassy also assists with consular registration, electoral registration for Costa Ricans living abroad, and coordination with German authorities on matters affecting Costa Rican citizens. For urgent consular assistance outside office hours, Costa Rican nationals should contact the emergency consular number.
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Business Support
The embassy promotes economic and commercial relations between Costa Rica and Germany, supporting trade development, investment opportunities, and business partnerships. Costa Rica's economy is known for ecotourism, sustainable agriculture (particularly coffee, bananas, and pineapples), medical devices, technology services, and renewable energy. Germany is an important trading partner and source of tourism and investment for Costa Rica. The embassy can provide information about doing business in Costa Rica, facilitate connections with Costa Rican trade promotion agencies (PROCOMER), assist with trade documentation, and support German companies exploring investment opportunities. The embassy works closely with German business associations and chambers of commerce to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Costa Rica's political stability, educated workforce, and commitment to sustainability make it an attractive destination for German businesses in sectors including renewable energy, technology, sustainable agriculture, and tourism infrastructure.
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Special Notes
The embassy is conveniently located in Berlin Mitte with excellent public transportation access via bus, S-Bahn, tram, and U-Bahn (underground). The nearest major stations are Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and Friedrichstraße. Telephone assistance is available Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at +49 30 2639 8990. For consular matters, use the dedicated consular email concr-de@rree.go.cr; for diplomatic inquiries, use embcr-de@rree.go.cr. Important: Passports, safe-conducts, and notarial services are issued exclusively by the Berlin embassy, not by honorary consulates in other German cities. Costa Rica also maintains honorary consulates in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, and Lahr for regional support and basic information, though these consulates have limited service capabilities. The embassy is closed on both German public holidays and Costa Rican national holidays.