Diplomatic representation of Costa Rica in Australia
Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica in Canberra represents Costa Rica in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Costa Rican citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica in Canberra is Costa Rica’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Check before visiting: public service hours are shorter than the Consular Office’s general working hours. Confirm the procedure for your particular service before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra?
The Costa Rican Embassy is located in central Canberra.
The embassy and its Consular Office are located at Suite 09.03, 15 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
Visitors should confirm current access arrangements and the requirements for their service before travelling.
About the mission
About the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica in Canberra is Costa Rica’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Costa Rican government and supports bilateral relations with Australia.
The mission also includes a Consular Office that assists Costa Rican citizens and provides consular services for eligible applicants.
The Canberra embassy is also concurrently accredited to New Zealand.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Costa Rican Consular Office in Canberra provides services for Costa Rican citizens and other eligible applicants.
Passports and travel documents
Costa Rican citizens can contact the Consular Office for information about passports, travel documents and assistance when documents are lost or require replacement.
Civil and documentary services
The mission provides information on civil registration, certifications, powers of attorney and other official consular procedures where applicable.
Visas and entry information
Foreign nationals should check Costa Rica’s current visa and entry requirements before travelling or submitting documents to the Consular Office.
Service requirements: the documents and procedures required depend on the particular consular service. Contact the Consular Office before sending original documents or making a journey to Canberra.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes separate working hours and public service hours for the Consular Office in Canberra.
The Consular Office operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, while public service is currently listed from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Applicants should contact the Consular Office before attending if their procedure requires a specific appointment, personal attendance or prior submission of documents.
Before visiting: do not rely on general office hours alone. Confirm when your particular service is available to the public.
Regional responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Embassy of Costa Rica in Canberra represents Costa Rica in Australia and also has regional diplomatic responsibilities.
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the Canberra embassy is also concurrently accredited to New Zealand.
Within Australia, Costa Rica also maintains an Honorary Consulate in Sydney. DFAT lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales.
The range of services available through an honorary consulate can be more limited than at the embassy, so applicants should confirm which office can handle their particular procedure.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm the current consular procedure before travelling to the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra.
Contact the Consular Office
Check whether your passport, document, visa or other procedure requires an appointment or advance preparation.
Prepare your documents
Bring the identification, application forms and supporting documents required for the service you need.
Check public hours
Public service currently ends at 1:00 pm, even though the Consular Office itself works until 5:00 pm.
Important: consular requirements and public service arrangements can change. Always check the latest information from Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Costa Rican Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica is located at Suite 09.03, 15 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Costa Rican Embassy?
The embassy and Consular Office can be contacted on +61 2 6113 0271.
What is the email address of the Costa Rican Embassy?
General embassy enquiries can be sent to embcr-au@rree.go.cr. Consular enquiries can be sent to concr-au@rree.go.cr.
What are the consular office hours?
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists office hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
What are the public service hours?
Public attendance at the Consular Office is currently listed from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Does the Costa Rican Embassy in Canberra also cover New Zealand?
Yes. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the embassy in Australia is concurrently accredited to New Zealand.
Does Costa Rica have another consular office in Australia?
Yes. Costa Rica maintains an Honorary Consulate in Sydney. DFAT currently lists its jurisdiction as New South Wales and states that visits are by appointment.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular information on this page.