South African Honorary Consulate in San José
Honorary Consulate 
South Africa San José, Costa Rica
- Address
- Avenida 10A, San Pedro
Head of mission: R B Gallegos
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 March 2023
The South African honorary consulate in San José is at Avenida 10A, San Pedro; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the South African honorary consulate in San José
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Costa Rica
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Army Abolition Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African honorary consulate in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
South Africa visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Costa Rica
South AfricaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of South Africa
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Chile in San JoséCalle 39 Luis Felipe González 225, San José
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Embassy of Italy in San José5a entrata del Barrio Los Yoses, Apartado Postal 1, San Jose' De Costarica, San José
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Consulate General of Norway in San JoséAvenida 10, San José
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Honorary Consulate of Georgia in San JoséCalle 37, San Pedro
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Consular Office of the Philippines in San JoséCalle 37, San José
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Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in San JoséCalle 35, San José
South Africa’s other missions in Costa Rica
The South African honorary consulate in San José is the only mission of South Africa in Costa Rica on record. South Africa has no embassy in Costa Rica on record and may cover it from another country. Costa Rica has no mission in South Africa on record.
Good to know
About the South African honorary consulate in San José
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in San José. It is headed by R B Gallegos, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida 10A, San Pedro. The record for the South African honorary consulate in San José includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
South African citizens travelling to Costa Rica
South African citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
When the South African honorary consulate in San José is closed
Expect the South African honorary consulate in San José to be shut on Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African honorary consulate in San José
Call the South African honorary consulate in San José before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the South African honorary consulate in San José
The South African honorary consulate in San José has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in San José?
The South African honorary consulate in San José is at Avenida 10A, San Pedro.
What are the opening hours of the South African Honorary Consulate in San José?
The South African honorary consulate in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Is the South African Honorary Consulate in San José open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African honorary consulate in San José do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Honorary Consulate in San José closed?
The South African honorary consulate in San José closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can the South African Honorary Consulate in San José issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in San José turn to the South African embassy or a career consulate of South Africa.
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