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The British Embassy in San Jose maintains and develops relations between the UK and Costa Rica.
Business travellers and frequent visitors from 16 countries to benefit from faster entry to the UK as Registered Traveller Service grows
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government’s approach to maintaining continuity in the trade relationship between the UK and Central American countries from 1 January 2021.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The initiative, including delegations from Brazil and Colombia, is the first UK funded bioeconomy mission in the region
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Prime Minister has today made two new appointments to his Trade Envoy programme.
List of fees for consular information in Costa Rica.
Renewed commitment brings gender and equalities at the heart of UK’s work in the LATAC region, as part of the UK government’s commitment to tackle inequalities around the world.
William Hague, Ken Clarke and Justine Greening have issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to support the development of projects in the region.
Information to help the friends and family of British nationals who have died in Costa Rica.
The British Embassies in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama and Peru are inviting you to submit a concept bid form
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Costa Rica, and Costa Rican companies set up and invest in the UK.
The UK government has today signed a trade and political continuity agreement with Central America.
List of medical facilities for British nationals in Costa Rica.
Minister for Trade Policy, George Hollingbery, builds on strong trade links with the Americas.
The UK is providing vital humanitarian supplies and £1 million to the IFRC emergency appeal to help people in Central America hit by the recent hurricanes.
Get it right, be on your flight! Get it wrong, the wait may be long!
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The British Embassy in San Jose announces its call for projects for its Bilateral Programme Budget for the period 2016-2017.
The call for bids for the Central America Programme Fund 2017/18 is now open.
The British Embassy and the Department for International Trade in Costa Rica organised a workshop for customs officials on the key components of the UK-Central America Association Agreement.
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