Foreign travel advice

Costa Rica

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트˜British citizen바카라 사이트™ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트™s understanding of Costa Rica바카라 사이트™s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Costa Rica set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트™re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .Ìý

Passport validity requirements  

Your passport must have an 바카라 사이트˜expiry date바카라 사이트™ at least 1 day after the day you plan to leave Costa Rica.Ìý

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.Ìý 

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.Ìý

Visa requirements 

You can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days under a tourist visa waiver. The exact period is at the discretion of the immigration officer on arrival.

For more information on requirements or if you plan to work, or stay for a longer period, check with the .

If you overstay, the immigration authorities can fine you 100 US dollars for each month and refuse future applications to enter Costa Rica.

Airport tax 

When leaving the country by air, you may need to pay a departure tax of 29 US dollars. Most airlines include this in ticket prices. If you need to pay it, you can use cash or card.Ìý

Vaccine requirements  

To enter Costa Rica, you must have a certificate to prove you바카라 사이트™ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you바카라 사이트™re coming from a .

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about (in Spanish). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.Ìý 

Taking money into Costa Rica  

Declare cash, travellers cheques or goods if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money or goods could be seized when you leave.Ìý  

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