Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Consulates legalise signatures of registered authorities and study documents for use in Costa Rica; the ministry also offers apostille and authentication in San Jose.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Costa Rica, Canberra ACT (consular office); honorary consulate in Point Piper NSW. Which of these procedures the Canberra office actually performs is not stated on the pages read. Apostille and authentication are handled by the ministry in San Jose.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Costa Rica.
How to apply
Present documents at the consulate and pay the fee.
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: signature legalisation $40; study documents $15 (foreign students) or $10 (Costa Rican students); customs documents $40 each (currency not stated)
Good to know
Based on the ministry's general consular manual (undated) and the consular fee schedule (page dated 1 Oct 2026, amounts shown only with a $ sign, currency not stated). The Canberra consular page lists hours and contacts only, so availability in Australia is unconfirmed; the manual says procedures and times vary by consulate.
Official sources
- rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios&cat=autenticaciones
- rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios&cat=consulares
- rree.go.cr/index.php?sec=servicios&cat=consulares&cont=612
- rree.go.cr/files/includes/files.php?id=1678&tipo=documentos
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Costa Rica's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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