Passport Entry Requirements
Passports are mandatory for all travelers from the U.S. We recommend they be valid for at least 6 months or longer beyond the dates of your trip for all international travel (this is not a requirement). Passports should be in good condition; Costa Rican immigration may deny entry if the passport is damaged in any way. Citizens of other countries: please check entry requirements. We recommend that you carry a photocopy of the passport and leave the original in a safe place while traveling about the country.
Consent for Minor Traveling Without Both Parents/Guardians
Minors under the age of 18 who are traveling with only one parent/guardian are recommended to have additional documentation if leaving their country of residence. We suggest a notarized letter from the parent/guardian not traveling. Also, minors under the age of 18 traveling with adults with a different last name are recommended to have additional documentation if leaving their country of residence.
Please contact the Costa Rican Consulate or your airline for more information.
Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, DC:
2114 “S” Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 234-2945 and (202) 234-2946
Fax: (202)265-4795
Website: www.costarica-embassy.org
