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🏛️ Costa Rica public institution hours

General service hours of the main government institutions. Search the one you need.

🏦 Bancos estatales (BN, BCR, Banco Popular)

🕐 Mon–Fri, ~9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Varies by branch; some open Saturday morning. Many tasks can be done online.

🏥 CCSS: EBAIS, clínicas y hospitales

🕐 EBAIS and clinics: Mon–Fri, ~7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

There are ~1,043 EBAIS; each varies. Find yours in the official CCSS directory. Hospital ERs: 24 hours.

📜 Registro Nacional

🕐 Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Certifications and lookups also online (rnpdigital.com).

🛂 Migración y Extranjería

🕐 Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Most services are by appointment (Call Center 1311 or the web portal).

🧾 Tributación (Ministerio de Hacienda)

🕐 Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Many tasks via the Virtual Office (TRIBU-CR / ATV).

🪪 TSE (cédula y Registro Civil)

🕐 Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

TSE regional offices. First-time ID and renewals.

⚖️ Poder Judicial / OIJ

🕐 Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

OIJ takes reports 24 hours at several offices. Emergency line: 911.

📮 Correos de Costa Rica

🕐 Mon–Fri, office hours (varies by branch)

Some branches open Saturday morning. Check your branch.

🛡️ INS (seguros y marchamo)

🕐 Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Marchamo and SOA also online. Assistance: 800-800-8000.

🚗 Licencias de conducir (COSEVI)

🕐 By appointment at COSEVI offices

Book online or by phone. Bring a valid medical certificate.

🏛️ Municipalidades

🕐 Mon–Fri, ~7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (varies by municipality)

Each municipality sets its own hours. Look up your canton's.

💡 Agencias de servicios (AyA, ICE, CNFL)

🕐 Mon–Fri, ~8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (varies by agency)

Most payments and tasks can be done online or via app.

General reference hours: they vary by office and many services are by appointment. We are not an official entity; always verify on each institution's official site or phone.