Costa Rica

PERSONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PASSPORT: Not required for U.S. citizens holding proof of citizenship such as a certified birth certificate, and/or an expired passport (if photograph still clearly resembles the bearer), U.S. naturalization certificate or a signed U.S. voter registration card. The combination of a certified birth certificate and driver's license is always preferable if not holding a valid passport. Aliens who are permanent U.S. residents must have their U.S. alien registration card to return to the U.S. A drivers license will not suffice as identification.

VISA: Not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens staying in Costa Rica for less than 90 days. Other travelers may require visas, which are obtainable from Consulate offices. Tourist cards should be obtained upon arrival in Costa Rica from Immigration Services.

HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION: The U.S. Public Health Service advises that a malaria risk exists in rural areas of Alajuela, Guanacaste, Limon, and Puntarenas provinces below 500 meters.

OTHER: None

EMBASSY INFORMATION

COSTA RICA'S EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES

ADDRESS: Embassy of Costa Rica, 2114 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

TELEPHONE: (202) 234-2945

UNITED STATES IN COSTA RICA

ADDRESS: Pavas Boulevard, Facing the Centro Comercial Del Oeste

TELEPHONE: (506) 220-3939

TELEX: None

FAX: (506) 220-2305

PUBLIC HOURS: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM

AIRCRAFT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must provide at least 24 hours advance notification to the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Apartado Postal 5026, San Jose, Costa Rica (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AEROCIVIL SAN JOSE/TELEX: NONE). Notification must include:

a. type of aircraft and registration marks;

b. name of operator and purpose of flight;

c. dates and times of entry into and departure from Costa Rican Airspace.

2. If landing, include:

a. dates and times of arrival and departure at airport(s) of entry;

b. number of passengers; and

c. type and amount of cargo.

3. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purpose must request permission 2 weeks in advance and submit all of the above information.

CORPORATE AIRCRAFT CONSTRAINTS

None reported

SPECIAL NOTICES

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must have on board the following documents:

a. pilot's license, current medical certificate, and passport;

b. aircraft maintenance inspection records;

c. aircraft operations manuals;

d. certificate of airworthiness; and

e. proof of aircraft insurance.

2. Persons on business may be required to present a letter in duplicate stating occupation, purpose of visit, length of stay and financial responsibility.

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SOURCE

AIP "Costa Rica"

INTERNATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE

SAN JOSE-MROCYNYX

AERODROMES OF ENTRY

DOD En route Supplement/Chart: Caribbean and S. America L2, H1,2