Car Shipping in Costa Rica

Personal luggage will not be charged any duties by customs as long as items are proven to be for personal use and in the possession of the owner for at least 60 days. A customs declarations listing all shipped items is required, including foodstuffs and biological products such as serums, vaccinations and the like. Read More >

Compared to European countries, Costa Rica's pet import regulations are less stringent but there are rules, nevertheless, that must be followed for animals to enter the country without hassle to the owner. Read More >

In Costa Rica, there is only one type of visa issued to foreigners: the tourist visa. Citizens of the United States, South Korea, Japan and several South American countries as well as those with entry permits issued by the immigration offices of the US, an EU nation, and Canada are exempted from acquiring visas to Costa Rica. These entry permits include tourist, multiple-entry, work and student visas, and papers documenting permanent residency or refugee status. Foreign nationals who fall under...Read More >