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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: Open now (Close in 3 hours 18 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 5 days |
| Day of the Cultures | Monday, October 12 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Teacher's Day | Sunday, November 22 | 2 months |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months |
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:
- September Equinox (CR) Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (3 days, 13 hours)
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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
10:42AMFriday, September 18, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
18:42PMFriday, September 18, 2026