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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Honorary Consulate in San Jose, Costa Rica
Estación Ferrocarril Al Pacifico 150M Al Norte De Entrada Principal Entre Calle 16 Y 18 San Jose Costa Rica
Phone: +506 222 1470
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Costa Rican and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Annexation of Guanacaste | Saturday, July 25 | 1 month |
| Our Lady of Los Ángeles | Sunday, August 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| National Parks Day | Monday, August 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Costa Rica (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Costa Rica?
The South African representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Costa Rica
Pretoria, South Africa time is 8:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
23:48PMTuesday, June 23, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
07:48AMWednesday, June 24, 2026