Costa Rica - Consulate of South Africa in San Jose

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

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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

Tel: (+506) 2221-9262 & (+506) 2221-1470

Fax: (+506) 223-8223

Email: consurafricacr@gmail.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in San Jose 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 San Jose

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 San Jose

Most consulates in San Jose need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.