Although nothing is required for entry into Costa Rica, there are recommendations for precautions when traveling to remote areas. If you decide to take precautions in this regard, it's best to do so 2 to 3 weeks before your departure. Many passengers ask about Malaria pills, but there are hardly any mosquitoes in San Jose or on the popular tourist beaches. There can rather be found in the rainforest and along the rivers.

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...

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. 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 solter?a del Registro Civil). 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...

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...

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...

There are a number of websites, including the official website of Costa Rica Tourism, the Costa Rica Supersite, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, and the Embassy of Costa Rica. See similar questions...

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...

Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege. Please check Entry to Costa Rica for more information. See similar questions...