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Costa Rica Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Costa Rica Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Ozmik House, 165 Lynnwood Road, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria P.O. Box 11335, 0028 Hatfield, Pretoria South Africa
Phone: + 27 12 342 1206
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 2 minutes)
Costa Rica Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
56 Dennis Road, Blandford Ridge, Sandton P O Box 68140, Bryanston, 2021 Johannesburg 2196 South Africa
Phone: +27 11 705 3434
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 2 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Costa Rica may close on the following South African and Costa Rican holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
1. How many Costa Rican Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Costa Rica currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of South Africa (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 South Africa?
The Costa Rican representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Costa Rican holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Costa Rica vs South Africa
San Jose, Costa Rica time is 8:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
14:58PMTuesday, April 14, 2026
San Jose, Costa Rica
06:58AMTuesday, April 14, 2026