Conditions for entering Costa Rica: visa, Covid, vaccines... What you need to know to travel there

It is home to 5% of the total biodiversity existing in the world, it is home to an immensely rich fauna and lush flora, it is known to be one of the first countries to have suppressed its army… You are thinking of Costa Rica for your next vacation?

Several documents are required from tourists.

The point on what you should not forget during your trip to the Central American country.

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With which travel documents can you go to Costa Rica?

It is imperative that you take your passport with you during your stay in Costa Rica.

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If you are planning a vacation in Costa Rica, remember to slip your passport in your luggage!

This must be valid at least one day after the planned date of leaving the country.

Also be careful if your flight has a stopover: some countries through which you could stop require that your passport be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date.

You will not have to apply for a visa if your stay is less than 90 days.

On the other hand, if you are planning a stay of more than three months in Costa Rica, you will have to establish an immigration file with the country's embassy, ​​located in Paris, or with the Costa Rican immigration authorities.

The country also has some specificities concerning the documents to have imperatively on oneself.

Already, you will need to have a return ticket or a ticket to another country.

You will also need to take proof of on-site accommodation with you.

This must cover the entire duration of your stay in the country.

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Covid: what are the health measures in Costa Rica?

You will no longer need a negative Covid PCR or antigen test if you travel to Costa Rica.

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As in the majority of countries around the world, the entry conditions linked to Covid-19 have been repealed.

In other words, you will not have to present a negative Covid test when you arrive on site.

Unless otherwise indicated (which will be clarified by posting in certain places), you will not have to wear a mask on public transport and in health establishments during your stay in Costa Rica.

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Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Upon arrival, you will have the choice of two cities, San Jose or Liberia, to land.

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Non-stop, count a little over 11 hours of flight to reach Costa Rica from France.

However, note that most flights have at least one stopover.

With a stopover, the journey will take approximately 13 to 15 hours.

Finally, if you opt for the two-stop option, expect more than 26 hours of travel by air.

Regarding your departure airport, you are spoiled for choice: Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice... On arrival, however, you have two choices: landing in San Jose, in the middle country, or in Liberia, further north.

On the airline side: Air France, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, United or even Vueling or TUI… There are many companies that connect France and Costa Rica.