Australia
Costa Rica
Australian Consulate in Costa Rica
1 consulate
Australia is represented in Costa Rica by 1 mission: a consulate in San José. Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Australian consulates in Costa Rica
- Consulate of Australia in San José
Avenida de Las Américas, San José
Australia also has a consulate in San José; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Australia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Costa Rica
AustraliaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Australia
Australia visa requirements for citizens of Costa Rica
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream, applying outside Australia
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor stream
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
- Transit visa (subclass 771)
- Fee: A$250
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at a mission.
Costa Rica’s missions in Australia
Missions of Costa Rica in Australia (3)
In return, Costa Rica has 3 missions in Australia, including its embassy in Canberra.
Good to know
Australia in Costa Rica
There is no embassy of Australia in Costa Rica on record, so Costa Rica is probably covered by an embassy of Australia in another country. Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; one of them is in Costa Rica.
Travel to Costa Rica for Australian citizens
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. In Costa Rica, Australian citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Australia in Costa Rica is closed
The consulate of Australia in Costa Rica closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Australia, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Australia have consulates in Costa Rica?
Yes, Australia has a consulate in San José.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Australia?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Australian citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
Does Costa Rica have an embassy in Australia?
Yes, Costa Rica has its embassy in Canberra, along with 2 other missions in Australia.