Costa Rica is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra and an honorary consul.
Offices of Costa Rica in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
Honorary consuls of Costa Rica
Honorary consuls are appointed by Costa Rica to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of Costa Rica for people in Australia
Costa Rica's official channels list 8 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Civil registration of birth, marriage or death abroadBirths, marriages and deaths abroad involving Costa Ricans can be registered through the consulate, or directly at the Civil Registry in Costa Rica.
- National ID card (cedula) issue and renewalCosta Rican consulates take applications for first-time and renewed national identity cards (cedula) for Costa Ricans abroad.
- Legalisation and authentication of documentsConsulates legalise signatures of registered authorities and study documents for use in Costa Rica; the ministry also offers apostille and authentication in San Jose.
- Notarial acts and powers of attorneyConsuls act as notaries for protocol and non-protocol acts, and can also issue certificates such as proof of survival or residence abroad.
- Ordinary passport (first issue and renewal)Costa Rican consulates process first and renewal passports for adults and minors under the ministry's consular manual.
- Repatriation of remainsThe consular manual describes the documents needed to repatriate remains of a Costa Rican who died abroad.
- Emergency passport and safe-conduct (salvoconducto)Consulates can issue an emergency passport or a safe-conduct travel document to Costa Ricans who lost their passport or must travel urgently.
- Consular visa for Costa RicaForeigners needing a consular visa to enter Costa Rica can apply at its consulates; other visa classes are authorised by the migration directorate.
Before you contact Costa Rica's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
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