If you will be traveling to Costa Rica from South America and/or sub-Saharan Africa, you will need theYELLOW FEVER VACCINE. The countries considered at risk are: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana and Venezuela. Requirements for permanent residence in Costa Rica Requirements for temporary residence in Costa RicaĤ. Provisional Visa (student, teacher, resident, etc) :ģ. Please visit our FAQ section there, you will find information that might be useful for your trip to Costa Rica.Ģ. Please see the following link for information of all Consulates in the United States Consulate of their jurisdiction.Ĥ. To verify all entry requirements according to your nationality please see the following link nationalities.ģ. For a stay longer than 90 days a residence permit must be established.Ģ.Other nationals might not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. As a tourist US nationals cannot stay more than 90 days. US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica. (Either to return to your country or to go to another country). However, they must have a current valid passport and a return ticket to exit Costa Rica within 90 days.

US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. Please consider the following information:ġ. Information about requirements and visa application form please click here. However, the visa does not guarantee entry to Costa Rica and, as in the United States, this depends on the immigration officer upon arrival. Visa requirements are based on international agreements or treaties.

Not all people who wish to travel to Costa Rica need a tourist visa this will depend on your nationality, purpose of visit, country of residence and duration of stay. Requirements for Permanent Residence in Costa Rica Requirements for Temporary Residence in Costa RicaĤ. Provisional Visa (student, teacher, resident, etc)ģ.

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