Yes, a valid passport is required to enter and visas are needed for certain nationalities so check ahead before traveling. For more information click here. The citizens of the following nationalities can stay for 90 days without a consular visa if International Agreements exist.

A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. All passengers need a passport and there must be at least six months remaining before the passport expires. See similar questions...

You will need a valid U.S. passport to enter and exit the country. However, you will not need a visa if you are staying in the country for less than 30 days. See similar questions...

Yes, all visitors to Costa Rica require a passport that is valid for more than six months after arrival in order to enter the country. See similar questions...

Yes, all nationalities need a passport valid for six months from date of departure. Please check with the nearest Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate for visa requirements for your nationality (US citizens do not need a visa). See similar questions...

There are no required inoculations for Costa Rica, but it is a good idea to check with your physician for recommendations of optional inoculations and health precautions. Costa Rica is suffering an outbreak of dengue fever (both classic and hemorrhagic), although the incidence remains lower than in other Central American countries. Dengue is transmitted by mosquito bite and there is no vaccine. Anyone planning to travel in affected areas should take steps to avoid mosquito bites. See similar questions...

For purposes of tourism, you may visit Costa Rica for up to 90 days without a visa. Please see the website for the Costa Rican Embassy in the U.S. for information regarding visa and entry requirements. See similar questions...

Costa Rican law permits U.S. citizens to get married here. A lawyer can perform the required legal ceremony (see our list of attorneys). You will need the following documents: If you have not been married before, you must come to the Embassy's Consular Section and make a sworn statement to that effect before a consular officer (there is a $30 fee for this service). A Certificate from the Civil Registry that he/she is single (certificado de soltería del Registro Civil). See similar questions...

Maybe. U.S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Every U.S. citizen or permanent resident must file a U.S. income tax return if certain income levels are reached. Income for filing requirement purposes is determined without regard to the foreign-earned income exclusion. To determine whether you are required to file a U.S. See similar questions...

Well, all the listings on the site come from our on site inspections conducted regularly to ensure that all of the places selected adhere to the highest standards possible. If you disagree with any of our assessments, please write to us. We welcome your input. See similar questions...

Costa Rica's socialized medicine and public education has served to effectively control those illnesses and diseases that typically affect tropical countries. The standard of health here is very high. Vaccinations are not required, nor are they considered necessary. See similar questions...

All travelers are required to present a valid passport to enter the country. For official entry requirements, please visit www.traveldocs.com/cr/ See similar questions...

When you arrive in Costa Rica, you will be given a tourist visa which is good for 3 months. If you are planning on staying in Costa Rica for more than 3 months, you will have to leave the country for a minimum of 3 days (72 hours) before re-entering the country. See similar questions...

Check the Embassy's Commercial Section for services for American investors. Also see our Trade page for research reports, general information and links to business-related organizations. See similar questions...