Passport Required to Enter Costa Rica
You will need a valid passport or visa to enter Costa Rica. Please visit the Costa Rica Embassy website for exact regulations as they change frequently. Please take these guidelines seriously as you will not be given a second chance. There is an absolute black and white policy with the Immigrations Department.
Generally, United States passports take 3-8 weeks to obtain and you can do so by going to your local post office and filing. They also offer an expedited service, which usually will allow you to receive your passport within 2 weeks. Finally if you need last minute assistance, we recommend contacting rushmypassport.com. This is a company that specializes in last minute passport issues. Whatever you do, please do not wait until the last minute as complications can happen.
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