American passport Express processes visa applications for Costa Rica

TRAVEL TO Costa Rica

COSTA RICA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. (Persons under the age of 16 must use a valid passport to enter Costa Rica.) Tourist card issued upon arrival at airport upon presentation of aforementioned documents for approximately $4. U.S. citizens must have onward/return ticket. For stays over 90 days, you must apply for an extension (within the first week of visit) with Costa Rican Immigration and, after 90 days, obtain exit visa and possess a valid U.S. passport. For travel with pets and other information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Costa Rica, 2112 S St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-2945) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/392-8488), GA (404/951-7025), FL (305/371-7485), IL (312/263-2772), LA (504/887-8131), NY (212/425-2620) or TX (713/266-1527). Internet: costarica-embassy.org