Entry/Exit and Customs Regulations
Citizens from the EU states and Switzerland
Citizens from these countries can enter Costa Rica for tourism or business purposes without a visa for 90 days. If you want to stay in Costa Rica longer, you should leave for at least 72 hours before the end of the 90 days so that you can then re-enter Costa Rica. When leaving after For example, to Panama or Nigaragua, you will usually be required to have an exit ticket from Costa Rica to Europe or the USA in order to then be able to re-enter Costa Rica. For stopovers in the USA, the entry regulations (see below) must be observed. Since October 2004, entry into the USA without a visa has only been possible with a machine-readable passport. This applies to all travelers and all ages.
Transit trips across the USA
From January 12, 2009, all travelers from countries in the “Visa Waiver Program” (VWP) must do so via the Internet before their intended entryhttps://esta.cbp.dhs.gov Obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee of USD 14.
Safety regulations
Due to the current security situation and the resulting regulations of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), passengers are not allowed to carry liquids or gels in any form on board or in the airport security area. This includes drinks, shampoos, sun lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and other items of the same type. These items may only be transported in checked baggage.
The following items may still be taken on board: baby food, breast milk or juice for a baby or toddler traveling with you, prescribed medication, whereby the name on the prescription must match the name on the passenger ticket (so take the prescription with you!), insulin and other necessary items , but not prescribed medication. Drinks purchased in the airport security area must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.
Customs regulations
Customs generally monitors the cross-border movement of goods. In addition to the customs regulations, the national entry regulations must also be observed when entering the country.
Customs duties are not levied in Costa Rica on items of personal and professional use, provided the quantities do not suggest commercial use. Costa Rican law allows baggage searches and requires travelers to fill out forms declaring items they are carrying, including fruit, vegetables, beef, etc. In the case of families, only one customs declaration needs to be filled out by the head of the family.
Foreign exchange import
Local and foreign currencies may be imported without restriction. The import and export of national and foreign currencies is subject to declaration from an amount equivalent to USD 10,000.
Exit taxes
At the time of departure, an airport tax or departure tax for tourists of e.g. Currently 29.00 USD and possibly a security fee of currently. Charged $6.00 per person. Both fees can be paid in USD dollars, colones, or by credit card. Transit passengers who leave Costa Rica within 12 hours are exempt from the exit tax.
Citizens from the EU states and Switzerland
Citizens from these countries can enter Costa Rica for tourism or business purposes without a visa for 90 days. If you want to stay in Costa Rica longer, you should leave for at least 72 hours before the end of the 90 days so that you can then re-enter Costa Rica. When leaving after For example, to Panama or Nigaragua, you will usually be required to have an exit ticket from Costa Rica to Europe or the USA in order to then be able to re-enter Costa Rica. For stopovers in the USA, the entry regulations (see below) must be observed. Since October 2004, entry into the USA without a visa has only been possible with a machine-readable passport. This applies to all travelers and all ages.
Transit trips across the USA
From January 12, 2009, all travelers from countries in the “Visa Waiver Program” (VWP) must do so via the Internet before their intended entryhttps://esta.cbp.dhs.gov Obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee of USD 14.
Safety regulations
Due to the current security situation and the resulting regulations of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), passengers are not allowed to carry liquids or gels in any form on board or in the airport security area. This includes drinks, shampoos, sun lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and other items of the same type. These items may only be transported in checked baggage.
The following items may still be taken on board: baby food, breast milk or juice for a baby or toddler traveling with you, prescribed medication, whereby the name on the prescription must match the name on the passenger ticket (so take the prescription with you!), insulin and other necessary items , but not prescribed medication. Drinks purchased in the airport security area must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.
Customs regulations
Customs generally monitors the cross-border movement of goods. In addition to the customs regulations, the national entry regulations must also be observed when entering the country.
Customs duties are not levied in Costa Rica on items of personal and professional use, provided the quantities do not suggest commercial use. Costa Rican law allows baggage searches and requires travelers to fill out forms declaring items they are carrying, including fruit, vegetables, beef, etc. In the case of families, only one customs declaration needs to be filled out by the head of the family.
Foreign exchange import
Local and foreign currencies may be imported without restriction. The import and export of national and foreign currencies is subject to declaration from an amount equivalent to USD 10,000.
Exit taxes
At the time of departure, an airport tax or departure tax for tourists of e.g. Currently 29.00 USD and possibly a security fee of currently. Charged $6.00 per person. Both fees can be paid in USD dollars, colones, or by credit card. Transit passengers who leave Costa Rica within 12 hours are exempt from the exit tax.
