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Tourists won’t believe the popular phrase "pura vida" (pure life) until they visit the country. It is a term you will hear everywhere and you will think it is a marketing term till you believe in and start saying it yourself. The pure life Costa Rican bug is sure to bite tourists with the flurry of amazing things to be done in the country. The country offers a plethora of outdoor activities in its various shapes and sizes. On the various beaches and rivers in Costa Rica, tourists can enjoy rafting, fishing, scuba diving, and surfing. The Central American nation is well-known for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity throughout its tropical forests which houses tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and wildcats. Tourists can visit one of the national parks and game reserves to enjoy amazing sites. Another spectacular activity that tourists in the country like to engage in is bird watching. Bird watching can be done in a variety of places in the country as there are over 800 species of birds for your pleasure.

Costa Rica is the most visited country in Central America. The country was visited by 2.9 million foreigners in 2016 which was up 10% from the previous year. The tourism industry was responsible for 5.8% of the country’s GDP, or $3.4 billion.

Foreigners in the country are expected to declare the sum of $10,000 on entry and exit from the country. If this sum is not declared, you will not be allowed entry into the country. The minimum sentence for drug possession and trafficking is 8 years imprisonment. Tourists should stay away from any drug-related crime.

Types of Costa-rica Visa

Types of Visa	Processing Time	Duration of Stay
Visa		90 days
Visa		90 days

Places in Visas of Costa Rica Fees

Visa Type	Sub Type	Visa Fees
Visa		Not available
Visa		Not available

FAQs about Places in Visas of Costa Rica

Is there uber in Costa Rica? ?

Uber is the cheapest, fastest and more comfortable means of transportation in Costa Rica.

What is the best time to go to Costa Rica? ?

The best time to visit Costa Rica is during the country's dry season which is from mid-December to April.

What is the language spoken in Costa Rica? ?

The official language spoken in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Spanish.

Are South Africans still welcome in Costa Rica with the ongoing pandemic? ?

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Visa from South Africa to Costa Rica

Visas of Costa Rica, Visa-Free, Visa

South Africa

South Africans visiting Costa Rica can visit for 90 days without a visa. Intending visitors are required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination on arrival. South Africans visiting Costa Rica must have a return/ onward ticket and a proof of sufficient fund to sustain them through their stay in Costa Rica.  South Africans visiting Costa Rica should have a valid passport for a duration of six months. South Africans visiting Costa Rica can extend their stay on arrival.  South African visiting Costa Rica should note that a visa application typically takes six working days.  South African passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Costa Rica for a period of 90 days but a visa will be acquired on arrival if the stay will exceed 90 days.  Intending visitors can get to San Jose, Costa Rica from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Emirates are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Costa Rica. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to San Jose is 23 hours, 28 minutes, 1 day, 3 hours from Cape Town and 1 day, 2 hours from Bloemfontein. The colon is Costa Rica’s official currency and can be obtained from banks and ATMs. For visitors travelling with US Dollars, it is best to know that while the USD is widely accepted in Costa Rica, it can be limiting in some places. ATMs are available in Costa Rica and can help visitors access money in the local currency using their debit cards. The exchange rate is currently at 1 EUR= 642.41 CRC, 1 USD= 571.41 CRC, and 1 ZAR= 41.04 CRC. Costa Rica has a hot climate all year round in the plains and along the coasts, and a milder temperature in the plateau. Costa Rica’s numerous natural beauties and attractions make it a prime spot for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and discover new ways of life while at it. Costa Rica uses the Central Standard Time (GMT-6) which makes South Africa eight hours ahead of it. Power sockets and plugs used in Costa Rica are of type A and B. The standard supply voltage is 120 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz. Christianity ranks high in Costa Rica’s religious demography, with a large number of this population adherents to the Roman Catholic doctrine and others Protestants. Renting a car is one of the best and hassle-free ways to get about in Costa Rica, along with public buses, taxis, private bush planes, etc with their fees ranging from $20 to $700. Spanish is Costa Rica’s official language and is also widely spoken. Visitors can find English speakers mostly at tourists sites, but picking up a few Spanish phrases would help visitors navigate communication with strictly Spanish speaking locals in rural areas. Costa Rica is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their activities.

Visa from South Africa to Costa Rica

Visas of Costa Rica, Visa-Free, Visa

South Africa

South Africans visiting Costa Rica can stay visa free for 90 days.  South Africans visiting Costa Rica should show proof of yellow fever vaccination.  South Africans visiting Costa Rica must have a return/ onward ticket and a proof of sufficient fund to sustain them through their stay in Costa Rica.  South Africans visiting Costa Rica should have a valid passport for a duration of six months. South Africans visiting Costa Rica can extend their stay on arrival.  South African visiting Costa Rica should note that application of visa takes six working days.  South Africa passport holder does not need a visa to travel to Costa Rica for a period of 90 days but a visa will be acquired on arrival if stay will exceed 90 days. 

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