The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica is pleased to announce upcoming outreach sessions in the southern towns of Dominical and Pérez Zeledón.

Consular staff will be on hand next week to render routine services and hear inquiries. A special information session in Pérez Zeledón will be held on visas for non-U.S. citizens.

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

Dominical: 

WHEN: Tuesday, November 14

1:20 p.m.:  U.S. Citizen Safety Presentation and Town Hall

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.:  Passport Renewals, Federal Benefits Inquiries, Voting Assistance, and Notarials

WHERE:  Hotel Cuna del Angel, 9 KM al Sur de Playa Dominical, Puntarenas

 

Pérez Zeledón:

WHEN: Wednesday, November 15

10:00 a.m.: U.S. Visa Presentation (For non-U.S. Citizens)

11:00 a.m.:  U.S. Citizen Safety Presentation and Town Hall

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.:  Passport Renewals, Federal Benefits Inquiries, Voting Assistance, and Notarials

WHERE:  Muncipalidad de Pérez Zeledón, 100 M Oeste y 50 m Norte Parque Central, San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledón

 

Adult Passport Renewals: 

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

To utilize our passport courier return service, go to this link and fill in the online form. The information submitted must match the identity of the applicant and correspond with a recent passport service.  If the payment is accepted, an invoice will be sent to your email address.  Upon receipt of your invoice, please forward it to <[email protected]>.

Please include your current phone number and email address, as you will be contacted by Correos de Costa Rica directly once your passport is ready.

U.S. Consultate Notary Services for Citizens:

Each notary seal costs 30,000 colones (only payable in cash).  The presence of the person requesting the notary service, and legal proof of identity, are required.

Federal Benefits and Voter Assistance: 

The U.S. Consulate on these outreach visits will 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.