Costa
Rica (Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of
Relations
South Africa established diplomatic relations with
Costa Rica in 1994. South Africa maintains good bilateral relations with Costa
Rica. The South African Ambassador to Mexico, HE Mr M G Ferguson is also accredited
as non-residential Ambassador to Costa Rica. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Costa Rica
South Africa is not residentially represented in Costa Rica. Please
contact the South African Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. H E Mr D T Dlomo
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
TIME DIFFERENCE WITH SA:
-8 hours (Winter - Oct - March) -7 hours (Summer - April - Sept) Costa
Rica Representation in South Africa
Vacant
Ambassador
Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary designate, with residence in Switzerland
Honorary Consul
Ms S A Bishop
Honorary
Consulate of the Republic of Costa Rica
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for Costa Rican citizens visiting South
Africa
For more information contact the Embassy of South Africa in Mexico
City. Travel Advisory: Warning on illegal activities abroad South
African citizens travelling abroad are strongly advised to take care not to become
involved in activities which may be, or are, illegal in foreign countries. Please
remember, once you leave South Africa, you are not protected by South African
laws and constitutional rights. If you are arrested abroad, the South African
Government cannot get you out of prison or demand your release. At most, your
government can intercede with local authorities to try and ensure that your rights
under the laws of the country in which you were arrested are fully observed. It
can also attempt to ensure that you are treated humanely, i.e., according to those
international agreements to which the country in which you have been arrested,
has acceded. Please note that the South African Government views crimes
- particularly those involving illegal drugs, mercenary activities, the traffic
in humans or small arms or the abuse of women and children - in a most serious
light. Health Requirements
Malaria - High-risk in rural areas below 500 m - only chloroquin
needed. Typhoid present - Low risk Tetanus - Immunisation recommended For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Most of
the year it is very hot - especially on the Caribbean coast. The rainy season
is from June to November. December to May is the warm, dry season.
For up-to-date
weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Costa Rican Colon (CRC). For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Statistics
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Costa Rica, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa. Interest
Groups and Information No Information |