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Americans living or traveling in Costa Rica are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration web site and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Costa Rica. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy.

By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located in Pavas, San Jose, and may be reached at +(506) 2519-2000 x 2453.

Those seeking information are strongly encouraged to utilize the Embassy web site: http://sanjose.usembassy.gov For emergencies arising outside normal business hours, U.S. citizens may call +(506) 2220-3127 and ask for the duty officer.

The United States government has no higher responsibility than to serve and protect its citizens, including those who reside or are temporarily abroad. For this purpose,, the American Citizen Services Unit in Costa Rica provides prompt, courteous, and efficient services to United States Citizens and other clients, consistent with U.S. laws and regulations.

We recommend that anyone seeking routine assistance (e.g. passport renewals) not visit the section on Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a Holiday). Due to the number of emergency cases that arise over the weekend, such as the replacement of lost/stolen passports, the processing of non-emergency requests may be significantly delayed.

United States Embassy information:

• Location: At the intersection of Avenida Central and Calle 120 in the Pavas Section of San José, Costa Rica.
• Street Address: Calle 120 Avenida 0, Pavas, San José, Costa Rica.
• Local Mailing Address: 920-1200 San José, Costa Rica .
• U.S. Mailing Address: US Embassy San Jose, APO AA 34020.