Costa Rica - Consulate of South Africa in Puerto Limon

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Puerto Limon !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Costa Rica besides Puerto Limon.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Puerto Limon 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 South Africa in Costa Rica besides Puerto Limon

South African Honorary Consulate General in San Jose, Costa Rica - Calle 2, Avenidas 16 y 18 - 150m al norte de entrada principal - San Jose - Costa Rica
Email: consurafricacr@gmail.com - Tel: (+506) 2221-9262 & (+506) 2221-1470 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Costa Rica

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

Consulate Appointment in Puerto Limon

Most consulates in Puerto Limon need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Puerto Limon 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 Puerto Limon 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 Costa Rica or South Africa.

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