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If you are a US citizen, then you will need a US Passport with at least 6 months until expiration to travel to Costa Rica and many other foreign country.
The only exceptions for foreign travel Canada, Mexico and the islands in the Caribbean if you are traveling by sea or land. Certain other documents, like a state issued Enhanced Driver's License, Federal passport card, a NEXUS card, etc., are sufficient for a US citizen going to and from those countries. US citizens need a passport to travel to any foreign country by airplane.
If you are not a US citizen, you cannot have or use a US passport. The country of which you are a citizen may have waiver arrangements of different kinds with Costa Rica. Ask your embassy or consulate.
Generally, U.S. citizens do not need a VISA to travel to most foreign countries as tourists, although a few exceptions exist such as e.g. Cuba, Russia, China, possibly Venezuela. If you are traveling for business, a Business VISA is more likely to be required.
You do not need a VISA to travel to Costa Rica asa tourist. At your Port of Entry, your U.S. Passport will be scanned and stamped for a period of three months. Additionally, you may be asked the purpose of your visit...Answers: Visit beautiful Costa Rica and relax, visit friends, nature tours, see the volcanoes, etc.
Should you wish to stay longer than the 90 days, it will be necessary for you to leave Costa Rica for a period of 72 hours and return. This is typically done by taking a side trip to Nicaragua or Panama and returning. Then, you will get another 90 day permission to stay in beautiful Costa Rica.
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What you need to enter Costa Rica?
Traveling to Costa Rica requires a valid passport.
Does one need a passport in order to have a Costa Rican vacation?
Yes, Costa Rica is it's own country. In the past you were able to just show your birth certificate but due to heightening security measures you must show a passport to fly in Costa Rica. Flying to st. Thomas or puerto Rico is allowed with only a state id needed.
Do you need a passport when entering Costa Rica by sea or land?
Both!
Can I travel in and out of the US with my Costa Rican passport as a US citizen?
Costa Rica is not a US territory. If you try to enter the US with a Costa Rican passport, expect to be treated as a Costa Rican citizen and not a US citizen (that is, you'll need a visa, etc.). If you're a US citizen, get a US passport
Do Indian passport holders need visa for Croatia and Slovenia?
I wont to visit costa rica .and I got a indian passport .so I need visa or on arrival visa pls cen u give me answer
What kind of shots you need to go to Costa Rica?
---- no shots are required to go to costa rica.
What are the requirements for a Mexican citizen to relocate to Costa Rica?
You need to apply for citizenship in Costa Rica.
Do I need visa to visit costa rica?
Yes, US citizens need a Visa to enter and exit Costa Rica.
Why do pineapples come from Costa Rica?
Because in Costa Rica it is very tropical and that is the climate pineapples need.
What currency do you need in Costa Rica?
Colones.
Do you need a postage stamp in Costa Rica?
no you don't
How long is the Liberia Costa Rica?
Liberia Costa Rica is not a cruise ship so you don't need to worry about getting sea sick. Liberia is the capital of Costa Rica. You can find more information on their website, liberiacostarica.com.
