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Costa Rica Entry Requirements

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For entry to Costa Rica, U.S. citizens must present valid passports that will not expire for at least thirty days after arrival plus a roundtrip/outbound ticket. Airlines will not allow permit to board a flight to Costa Rica without a roundtrip ticket unless passengers have a Costa Rica residency or visa.


Local authorities will allow generally a stay up to ninety days to U.S. citizens; otherwise an extension application should be submitted to the Department of Immigration.  There is a departure tax applicable of $26 per person when leaving the country.


For additional information visit the Costa Rica embassy web site at www.costarica-embassy.org