India-Costa Rica Bilateral Relations
The Indian Embassy in Bogota, Colombia is responsible for relations with Costa Rica. India and Costa Rica enjoy friendly and cordial relations having coincidence of views on most of the global issues in the various multilateral fora even though high level bilateral interactions have been minimal. Diplomatic relations with Costa Rica were established in the 1970s with the Embassy in Panama concurrently accredited to Costa Rica. Following India’s appointment of an Honorary Consul in San Jose in 1995, Costa Rica reciprocated by opening an Honorary Consulate in New Delhi in 1996.
Visitors to Costa Rica: All indian nationals who are resident in USA, EU or Canada or have a visa to enter USA, EU, or Canada do not need a visa for Costa Rica for Stay of up to 30 days (Notification No. DG-1087-2007 dated 24 May 2007). Those not falling in this category or wishing to stay for a longer period must have visa. Visitors must also have a valid certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. While the Government of Costa Rica is in the process of opening its Embassy in India, till such time, please contact the Hony. Consulate of Costa Rica in New Delhi at the following address:
Hony. Consul General of Costa Rica in India: Mr. Pavan G. Morarka
D 388, Defence Colony,
New Delhi-110024
Ph: +91-11-24625670, 23310212, 23314934
Fax: +91-11-23327231, 23357473
Email: brady1100@vsnl.in
Working Hours: Monday to Friday:
10AM to 1PM
The Hony. Consul of Costa Rica in India also grants the following Consular services free of charge:
Attestation of Birth Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Power of Attorney and Commercial documents after the same have been attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, India.
Costa Rican Representation in India
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