🇨🇷 Is Costa Rica safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Costa Rica: 20 diplomatic missions from 20 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Costa Rica
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Valid passport required with enough blank pages for entry stamp; Spanish national ID (DNI) is not accepted
- Spanish citizens can stay up to 180 days without a visa; longer stays require a residence visa arranged before arrival
- A return ticket is mandatory to enter Costa Rica
- Departure tax of $29 is usually included in the airline ticket price
Emergency numbers in Costa Rica
Embassies and consulates in Costa Rica
20 diplomatic missions from 20 countries, across 3 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | San José |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Curridabat |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | San José |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | San José |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | San José |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | San José |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | San José |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | San José |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | San José |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | San José |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | San José |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | San José |
…and 8 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Costa Rica is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Costa Rica safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Costa Rica is 1.68/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Costa Rica?
The general emergency number in Costa Rica is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Costa Rica?
Telcomia tracks 20 diplomatic missions from 20 countries in Costa Rica, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.