Americans think that just having a passport is all you need to enter Costa Rica

Well, this is true, and not true.

Don't let this happen to you...

Here is the scenario.



Well, you have decided that you want to start visiting foreign countries and you do all the requirements to obtain your passport.  When your passport arrives, you feel freedom.


"This is my ticket to anywhere"


You start booking your trips and traveling all over the world.  Time flies by while you visit different countries.  During all this traveling your passport gets a little worn down and oh, don't forget the time you went swimming with it.




"Wow I have been many places"





JetBlue has a great deal and you decide to travel to Costa Rica.




"Wow, JetBlue rocks"


When you board your flight in the States, the flight attendant makes the statement "Wow, your passport has been to many countries" and you reply "Yes" and you find your seat.

Upon arriving in Costa Rica you head for Immigration and pull out your worn passport and the agent tells you..

"This translates to No Entry"

You can't believe what you are hearing. You know you got your passport legally and you haven't had any problems in all the other countries, so what's going on here?

You won't be doing this

"This is so much fun"

You will be returning to your country that same day..

Here is the reality.

One can be denied entry into Costa Rica if their passport in not in Good Condition.  If some of your information is not legible

or has been worn away, you can be denied entry.

I know you find this hard to believe, but there have been incidents reported.

"Following this means a great vacation"

Your passport must not expire within 6 months (from date of arrival) 

"Keep the expiration date of your passport marked"


    

 You may enter Costa Rica without a visa depending on your country of origin.   USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege.  Check with your authorities before traveling.

So, check out your passport before booking your trip and make sure you have all in order pertaining to the current laws.



Please leave your comments and any experiences you have had while traveling.


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