COSTA RICA. Issuing Authorities

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1 COSTA RICA Issuing Authorities Honorary Consulate of Costa Rica: 14 Talton Road, Forest Town, Johannesburg PO Box 1210, Parklands, 2121, Johannesburg Tel: (011) Fax: (011) Page 1 of 5

2 Visa Requirements No visas are required by South African passport holders for a stay not exceeding 90 days. Passengers must be in possession of a valid passport for at least 6 months, a return airticket and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay. Ensure that there are 2 blank pages in the passport. Passengers wishing to remain for any length of time should announce their intentions to the immigration authorities upon arrival and they will be dealt with accordingly. Page 2 of 5

3 SA Representative SA Honorary Consul Estación Ferrocarnil al Pacifico, 150 al norte de entrada Principal Entre Calle 16y18 San José, Costa Rica Tel: Fax: Page 3 of 5

4 Travel Health Compulsory: Recommended Travel Vaccines: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover) Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio Costa Rica's national parks are its greatest glory. The Costa Rican authorities have set aside one-third of the country as protected areas, and dozens of private wilderness reserves have helped elevate Costa Rica to star status for ecotourism. The country has a stunning variety of landscapes, microclimates, and flora and fauna, and nature lovers will not be disappointed by the superb wildlife viewing. Relax in San José's numerous parks, including Parque Nacional, Parque Central and Parque Morazán. Avoid them at night, however. Tree-shaded Parque Nacional is the most interesting for its national monument, various busts and statues. Be thrilled by a white-water raft trip. Two of the country's best rivers for rafting are the Reventazón and Pacuare. The best times to go are from May to November. Capital: Currency: Language: San José (SJO) Costa Rican Colón (CRC). USD is widely accepted. Spanish. English is widely spoken. Dialling code from SA: Time Zones: Public Holidays 2017: UTC / GMT 6 (8 hours behind South Africa) Jan 1; Apr 11, 13, 14; May 1; Jul 25; Aug 15; Sep 15; Dec 25 Side of the Road: Best Time to go: Best For: Plugs: Right High season is late November to late April. Rainforests, Eco-tourism, Adrenalin-activities, Pristine Beaches 120 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style two-pin plugs are standard. Page 4 of 5

5 Drinking Water: Health: Customs: Travel Warnings / Tips: Duty Free: Prohibited Imports: Prohibited Exports: Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated. Bottled water is available There are adequate and well-equipped private medical facilities, however visitors are required to pay for these services in cash. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. Beachwear should be reserved for the beach/poolside. Avoid being confrontational, Costa Ricans highly value the concept of saving face. Conservative and traditional values should be respected. In rural towns, cash is the best form of currency. The following goods may be imported into Costa Rica without incurring customs duty: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 500g tobacco. 3L of alcoholic beverages (travellers aged over 18 only). Goods to the value of US$500. Food items are generally not allowed to be brought into Costa Rica, in particular fruit, vegetables, dairy products, seeds and plants. Firearms are not permitted. It is forbidden under the CITES treaty (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) to remove orchids from Costa Rica, or indeed any wild flora and fauna. Removing animals, dead or alive, is also forbidden, and be very careful when buying carvings or antiques in Costa Rica. Most probably you ll get freshly handcrafted art, but removing Aztec, Incan or Mayan cultural artefacts from the country is thoroughly illegal, and happens far too often. Page 5 of 5

JORDAN. Issuing Authorities

JORDAN. Issuing Authorities JORDAN Issuing Authorities Jordanian Embassy 254 Crown Avenue, Waterkloof P O Box 14730, Hatfield, 0028 Tel: (012) 346-8615/7 Emergency Number : +27 6269 86605 Fax: (012) 346-8611 E-mail: embassyjordanpta@hotmail.com