Costa Rica entry requirements

Canadians and North Americans are not required to have a visa and may visit Costa Rica for a maximum of 90 days without one. To enter the country you must have a valid passport of a photo ID (like the driver license) and a copy of your birth certificate. We strongly recommend having a passport. All Europeans need a valid passport.

For stays up to 90 days, Americans and Canadians need proof of citizenship. Europeans and residents of South America countries must have a current passport. No visas or inoculations are required. Not only is a passport better for airport security reasons, but it also carries more authority with bureocratic Costa Rican officals. Avoid the hassle and get one in advance.

If you know you `ll need an extended visa before you come, or need more specific information, contact the appropiate Costa Rica embassy:

		In Canada, 135 York Street, Suite 208, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T4, tel 613-562 2855

		In UK Flat 1, 14 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LH Gran Bretaña tel (00 44) 207 706 8844

		2114-S Street, NW Washington D.C. 20008 tel (001) 202 234 - 2945

		Paseo de la Castellana N°164, 17-A 28046 Madrid, España tel (0034) 91-3459622

		4, Square Rapp 75007, París tel. (00331) 4 578 9696

		Viale Liegi2 - 00198 Roma, (003906) 84242853

		Abba Hillel Silver Street ·14 Mail Box ·38 Beit Oz, 15th Floor Ramat Gan, 52506 Israel tel (00 972) 3-613-5061

		Kowa Building, N° 38 9 FL 901 4 - 12 - 24 Nishi Azabu Minato.Ku Tokio 106 - 0031 Japan tel (00 813) 3 486 1812

		Schwarztorstrasse 11 3007 Berna, Suiza tel (00 41 31) 37 27 887