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Costa Rica Embassy and Consulates in Australia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Costa Rica Embassy in Canberra, Australia
15 London Circuit, Suite 09.03 Canberra, Act 2601 Australia
Phone: +61 2 6113 0271
Working hours: Open now (Close in 20 minutes)
Costa Rica Consulate General in Sydney, Australia
Suite 301 B, Level 3 50 Margaret Street Sydney, Nsw 2000 Australia
Phone: +61 2-9262-3883
Working hours: Open now (Close in 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Costa Rica may close on the following Australian and Costa Rican holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| May Day | Monday, March 09 | 5 days, 11 hours |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many Costa Rican Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Costa Rica currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra and Sydney.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to Costa Rica for 180 days without having to apply or obtain a Costa Rican visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Costa Rican embassies in Australia?
The Costa Rican representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Costa Rican holidays in 2026/2024:
- Purim (AU) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Costa Rica vs Australia
San Jose, Costa Rica time is 17:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
16:40PMTuesday, March 03, 2026
San Jose, Costa Rica
23:40PMMonday, March 02, 2026