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Costa Rica: Repatriation of remains in Australia

  • Checked 24 October 2026

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.

The consular manual describes the documents needed to repatriate remains of a Costa Rican who died abroad.

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.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Costa Rica.

How to apply

Contact the consulate with the death certificate and related health and funeral documents.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

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

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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