Requirements and Instructions for the Costa Rica Visas
Entry/Exit Requirements
"For entry into Costa Rica, U.S. citizens must present valid
passports that will not expire for at least thirty days after arrival,
and a roundtrip/outbound ticket. Some U.S. airlines may not permit
passengers to board flights to Costa Rica without such a ticket.
Passports should be in good condition; Costa Rican immigration will
deny entry if the passport is damaged in any way. Costa Rican authorities
generally permit U.S. citizens to stay up to ninety days; to stay
beyond the period granted, travelers must submit an application
for an extension to the Office of Temporary Permits in the Costa
Rican Department of Immigration. Tourist visas are usually not extended
except under special circumstances, and extension requests are evaluated
on a case-by-case basis. There is a departure tax for short-term
visitors. Tourists who stay over ninety days may experience a delay
at the airport when departing. Persons who overstayed previously
may be denied entry to Costa Rica.
Persons traveling to Costa Rica from some countries in South America
and Sub-Saharan Africa must provide evidence of a valid yellow fever
vaccination prior to entry. The South American countries include
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela." - US State
Dept
For non-US Citizen requirements, please contact
us for updated information.
