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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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 0 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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- New Year's Day (AU & CR) Thu, Jan 01, 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
04:30AMThursday, January 01, 2026
San Jose, Costa Rica
11:30AMWednesday, December 31, 2025