South Africa - Consulate of Costa Rica in Cape Town

You are a South African citizen or you are from Costa Rica and are looking for information on the consulate of Costa Rica in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Costa Rica. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Costa Rica.

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Sorry there is no consulate of Costa Rica in Cape Town !

However, Costa Rica could have more than one consulate in South Africa besides Cape Town.

When Costa Rica has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Cape Town you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Costa Rica in South Africa of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Costa Rica in South Africa besides Cape Town

Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica in Johannesburg, South Africa -47 Corlett Drive - Illovo - Sandton Johannesburg - South Africa
Email: conhcr-sa@rree.go.cr - Tel: (+27) (0) 11 885 6895 - Website: www.costarica-consulate.africa

Or the embassy of Costa Rica in South Africa

(There is no embassy of Costa Rica located in South Africa)

Consulate Appointment in Cape Town

Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Costa Rica in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Costa Rica.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.