Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica, China Embassy in San Jose

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Costa Rica

Ambassador: Mr. Wang Xiaoyuan
Address: De la casa de D. Oscar Arias 100 metros al sur y 50 metros al oeste, Rohrmoser, Pavas, San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel: +506-22914811
Fax: +506-22914820

Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office
Address: De la casa de Oscar Arias, 200 metros norte y 50 metros este, Rohmorser, San Jose
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 1201-1007, San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel: +506-22917231, 22917225
Fax: +506-22917227

Population: 4.27 million in 2007.
Religion: Catholicism
Official Language: Spanish
Capital: San Jose is the capital and the largest city in Costa Rica.

Geography: Located in Central America continent, Costa Rica is bounded by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Tourism: There is a widely developed tourist industry in Costa Rica, which is the principal source of foreign exchange earnings for this island country. The most popular destinations are the Irazu Volcano, the Poas Volcano and the site of Spanish Colonial Culture.

Economy: The level of economic development in Costa Rica comes out top in Central America, and its GDP per capital exceeds US$ 4,600. Its major agricultural products are coffee, banana and sugarcane. Costa Rica is the world's second largest banana exporter, only next to Ecuador. Its industry takes manufacturing sector and light industry as the base, engaging in textile, food, lumbering, machinery and chemistry.

Brief History: Costa Rica was originally the habitat of Indians, and was discovered by Columbia on September 18, 1502. Spain began to conquer this area from 1564 and colonized it until 1821. On September 15, 1821, Costa Rica achieved independence. On August 30, 1848, Costa Rica established a republic country.

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China Embassy in Dominica
China Embassy in Grenada

Q & A on China Embassy in Costa Rica

Nov. 21,2009 09:30 Reply

Mr.Bottomley(U.K.) said:

I shall be visiting Shanghai and Hong Kong from a cruise ship in February and need a multiple entry Visa.
Please advise where I may obtain one in Costa Rica.

James B Bottomley

Nov. 21,2009 19:40
Mr.JOHNNASH(United States) replied:

I don't think you need a visa to Hong Kong, as far as I know, citizens of Costa Rica enjoy 30 days visa free to Hong Kong. You need a visa to Shanghai, China. You can apply for it at the Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica.

Oct. 14,2009 10:01 Reply

Mr.MICHAELGREEN(Canada) said:

Dear Ambassador Wang Xiaoyuan,

OK, this is the THIRD time I have written to get an answer to the following.

I am a Canadian citizen currently teaching English in Costa Rica and would like to obtain either a i) 1-year multi-entrance tourist visa, ii) double-entry tourist visa or, iii) business visa to enter the People's Republic of China in November 2009.

My questions are:

1) as a Canadian citizen, is it possible for me to obtain a visa from the Chinese Embasssy in San Jose, Costa Rica, or do I have to return to Canada and apply for the visa there; YES or NO?
AND,
2) if "YES" I CAN obtain a t visa from the Chinese embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, what is the process for doing this?

In closing, a direct response to the foregoing questions, or advice on what I should do, would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Michael Green

Oct. 14,2009 22:01
Mr.Arthur replied:

Mr.MICHAELGREEN, if you want exact answer, please contact the China embassy in Costa Rica directly.

Oct. 14,2009 02:06 Reply

Mr.MICHAELGREEN(Canada) said:

Oct. 14,2009 04:53
Mr.George replied:

it is not an agreement specially for US passport holders. Some china embasies have stopped issuing visas to aliens in a third country because of the 60th anniversary of PRC since late September.

Oct. 13,2009 11:32 Reply

Mr.MICHAELGREEN(Canada) said:

Dear Ambassador Wang Xiaoyuan,

I am a Canadian currently residing in Costa Rica and would like to the process invovled for obtaining a tourist visa to enter the People's Republic of China.

When I contacted the Chinese Embasssy in San Jose, Costa Rica, I was told that I would have to return to my home country of Canada and apply through the embassy there. However, I notice in an earlier e-mail from Mr. Thomas Steiding(above, dated June 4 2009 at 09:29), he was an American who made a similar inquiry, and was informed that he could apply for a tourist visa without having to return to the US.

In this regard, could you please tell me if that is an arrangment or agreement that only applies to US citizens, or would it also apply to my situation as a Canadian also. And, if it is possible for me to get a tourist visa here in costa Rica, could you please tell me what the process is, or the name and telephone number of someone at the Chinese Embassy in San Jose that I contact to discuss the situation.

My sincere thanks in advance for any assistance or advice that you may be able to provide me.

Oct. 13,2009 21:14
Mr.Rich replied:

the contacts of the Chinese Embasssy in San Jose, Costa Rica are listed on this page above.

Oct. 2,2009 22:28 Reply

Mr.Leon(Guatemala) said:

Dear Honorable Ambassador,
I would like to travel to Beijing for one week from 22 to 28 November, 2009. I can't come to Costa Rica from Guatemala (my passport is Guatemala) until the week before my flight to Beijing. Is it possible to get a tourist visa in one day if I come in early, if not how many days will it take? What hours are the embassy open?
Thank you,
Mr. Leon

Oct. 7,2009 22:01
Mr.Victor replied:

Yes, you can get a tourist visa in one day if you submit application before 11:00 a.m. and pay extra 16,000 Costa Rican Colon for one working day service. It usually takes 4 working days for visa processing. The office hours for visa application is 09:00-12:00 on Monday, Wendesday, Friday. For more information, you can visit this website http://cr.china-embassy.org/esp/ (Espanol Version)