The Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Frankfurt am Main provides regional consular support for Costa Rican nationals and German citizens in the Rhine-Main area and surrounding regions of Hesse. Located in Frankfurt's Nied district, the consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Dr. Jana Maria Dressler and operates under the oversight of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Berlin. As an honorary consulate rather than a full diplomatic mission, it offers limited services and primarily serves as a local point of contact and information resource. The consulate operates on a restricted schedule (Monday and Wednesday mornings only) and requires appointments for all visits. For comprehensive consular services including passport issuance and notarial matters, Costa Rican nationals must contact the embassy in Berlin.
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Visa Services
The Honorary Consulate can provide general information about visa requirements for German citizens planning to visit Costa Rica. German nationals enjoy visa-free access to Costa Rica for tourism stays up to 90 days, though visas may be required for work, study, or extended residence. The consulate can offer guidance on documentation requirements and direct applicants to appropriate resources. However, formal visa applications for third-country nationals or specialized visa categories must be submitted to the Embassy of Costa Rica in Berlin, which has exclusive authority for visa processing and issuance. The consulate can assist with preliminary inquiries and provide information about Costa Rica's entry requirements, vaccination recommendations, and travel advisories.
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Consular Services
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular services, primarily informational and referral support. According to official Costa Rican diplomatic policy, passports, safe-conducts, and notarial services are issued exclusively by the Embassy of Costa Rica in Berlin, not by honorary consulates. The Frankfurt consulate can assist with emergency contact information, provide guidance on consular procedures, offer referrals to the Berlin embassy for official document services, and serve as a local liaison for Costa Rican nationals in urgent situations. For passport renewals, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths), document legalization, powers of attorney, or other official consular acts, Costa Rican nationals must contact the embassy in Berlin. The consulate operates by appointment only on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
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Business Support
The Honorary Consulate supports economic and commercial relations between Costa Rica and the Frankfurt region, one of Germany's leading financial and business centers. Frankfurt's role as a major European financial hub and transportation center makes it strategically important for Costa Rican trade and investment interests. The consulate can provide general information about business opportunities in Costa Rica, facilitate initial business contacts, and refer companies to Costa Rican trade promotion agencies such as PROCOMER (Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica). Costa Rica's economy emphasizes ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, medical devices, technology services, and renewable energy—sectors that align with German business interests. For detailed trade inquiries, investment support, or official commercial documentation, companies should contact the embassy in Berlin or Costa Rican trade authorities directly.
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Special Notes
This is an honorary consulate with limited operating hours and service capabilities. All visits require advance appointments—no walk-in services are available. The consulate operates only on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Honorary Consul Dr. Jana Maria Dressler leads the consulate under the supervision of the Costa Rican Embassy in Berlin. Important: Passports, safe-conducts, and notarial services cannot be processed at this consulate—Costa Rican nationals requiring these services must contact the Embassy of Costa Rica in Berlin. For comprehensive consular assistance, urgent matters, or services beyond basic information and referrals, contact the Berlin embassy directly at concr-de@rree.go.cr or +49 30 2639 8990. The consulate is located in Frankfurt-Nied, accessible by public transportation.