Australian consular representation in Costa Rica
Australian Consulate in San José
Find current contact details, location, passport interview information and guidance for Australians seeking consular assistance from the Australian Consulate in San José, Costa Rica.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in San José
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s honorary consular representative in Costa Rica.
Before visiting: regular public counter hours are not published in the current DFAT mission information. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm visitor arrangements and whether the service you require can be provided locally.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in San José?
The Australian Consulate is located at Edificio El Teral I, Avenida 11, in the Carmen area of San José.
Before travelling: contact the Honorary Consulate first to confirm the office location, visitor arrangements and any documents you need to bring.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Costa Rica
The Australian Consulate in San José provides local honorary consular representation for Australia in Costa Rica.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul, Javier Escalante Madrigal, and provides limited assistance to Australians in Costa Rica.
Australia does not maintain a resident embassy in Costa Rica. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Costa Rica and provides full consular assistance.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in San José provides limited consular assistance and selected passport-related assistance for Australians in Costa Rica.
Consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians in Costa Rica. Australians requiring full consular assistance can contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Passport interviews
The Australian Consulate in San José can conduct Australian passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before attending to confirm the arrangements for your particular application.
Emergency travel
The Consulate can provide provisional travel documents for eligible emergency travel to the nearest Australian embassy. It cannot issue regular Australian passports.
Australian passports: the Honorary Consulate in San José cannot issue Australian passports. Passport applicants should follow the instructions provided by the Consulate and the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm a general Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City if you require a notarial service.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are not processed by the Honorary Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Passport interviews and visits in San José
The Australian Consulate in San José can conduct passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange the interview and confirm the documents required for your application.
Regular public opening hours are not published in the current DFAT information for the post, so visitors should not rely on walk-in access.
Prepare before visiting: explain the service you require when contacting the Consulate and confirm which application forms, identification, photographs and supporting documents you need to bring.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Costa Rica
The Australian Honorary Consulate in San José provides local consular representation for Australians in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica
The Honorary Consulate in San José provides limited consular assistance, can conduct passport interviews and can assist with provisional travel documents in eligible emergencies.
Australian Embassy in Mexico City
The Australian Embassy in Mexico is accredited to Costa Rica on a non-resident basis and provides full consular assistance for Australians in Costa Rica.
Full consular assistance: matters that cannot be handled by the Honorary Consulate in San José should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate and confirm the arrangements for your passport or consular matter before travelling to the office.
Contact the Consulate first
Regular public counter hours are not published. Call or email before visiting and confirm when you should attend.
Confirm the service
The Honorary Consulate provides limited services. Confirm that your passport or consular matter can be handled locally before travelling to the office.
Prepare your documents
For a passport interview or other arranged visit, bring all identification, application forms, photographs and supporting documents requested for your particular matter.
Emergency travel: the Honorary Consulate can provide a provisional travel document in eligible emergencies for travel to the nearest Australian embassy. Contact the Consulate or Australian Embassy in Mexico City for instructions before making travel arrangements.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent consular assistance can contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City on +52 55 1101 2200. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can also be contacted on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in San José
Does Australia have a Consulate in Costa Rica?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate in San José headed by an Honorary Consul.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Costa Rica?
DFAT currently lists Javier Escalante Madrigal as Australia’s Honorary Consul in San José.
Where is the Australian Consulate in San José?
The Consulate is located at Edificio El Teral I, Oficina de Tactic Legal, Avenida 11, Barrio Otaya, Carmen, San José, Costa Rica.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +506 4052 4676 or email assistant.aushonconsul.cr@gmail.com.
Can the Australian Consulate help Australians in Costa Rica?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Full consular assistance is available from the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in San José?
Yes. The Australian Consulate can conduct passport interviews. Contact the Consulate before visiting to arrange an interview and confirm the requirements.
Can the Consulate issue an Australian passport?
No. The Honorary Consulate in San José cannot issue Australian passports.
Can the Consulate help with emergency travel?
Yes. In eligible emergency circumstances, the Consulate can provide a provisional travel document for travel to the nearest Australian embassy.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm a general notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City for advice if you require an Australian notarial service.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian Embassy covers Costa Rica?
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Costa Rica on a non-resident basis.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Mexico City on +52 55 1101 2200. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre is available on +61 2 6261 3305.