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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 5 hours 36 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 5 hours 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Battle of Rivas | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Maundy Thursday (CR) Thu, Apr 02, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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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
11:24AMTuesday, March 24, 2026
San Jose, Costa Rica
03:24AMTuesday, March 24, 2026