The US Embassy in San Jose announced two upcoming Consular events – in Limon City, a visa session, and in Puerto Viejo, routine services for U.S. citizens. The Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services and answer any questions.

To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please indicate preference by writing to [email protected].
Any applicable fees must be paid in cash. No checks or dollars.

Limon:

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20

3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.: U.S. Visa Presentation (For non-U.S. Citizens)

WHERE: Public Library Mayor Thomas Lynch in Limón

Puerto Viejo:

WHEN: Wednesday, February 21

12:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Passport Renewals, Federal Benefits Inquiries, Voting Assistance, and Notarials

WHERE: La Costa de Papito Restaurant en Puerto Viejo

Adult Passport Renewals: 66,000 colones. To be eligible, applicants must present a 10-year passport that is valid or expired less than 5 years ago. A DS-82 form and a 2”-by-2” passport photo with a light-colored background must be presented. The embassy cannot process applications for lost/stolen passports, or renewals for applicants under age 16.

To utilize Embassy San Jose’s courier return service, applicants must go to the below link and fill in the online form. The information submitted must match the identity of the applicant and correspond with a recent passport service. https://www.correos.go.cr/webservicios/US_services/

Those interested must include their current phone number and email address, since Correos de Costa Rica will establish direct contact once the passport is ready. If the payment is accepted, an invoice will be sent by email address. Alternatively, the invoice can be saved in PDF format for printing.

Upon receipt of the invoice, please forward it to [email protected] to ensure the passport is flagged for courier return.

Notary Services: 30,000 colones per seal. The presence of the person requesting the notary and legal proof of identity are required.

Federal Benefits and Voter Assistance: The embassy also accept applications for replacement Social Security cards and will have informational material on Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors, as well as voter registration applications.