Tourist visa
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18 Jun 2019
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Tourist Visa from Nigeria to Costa Rica
- Though some nationals may not, but Nigerians need a visa to travel to Costa Rica.
- All visitors to Costa Rica must carry a valid passport which must be valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Costa Rica.
- Visa requirements are based on international agreements or treaties. However, the visa does not guarantee entry to Costa Rica. Whether or not you will be allowed to enter Costa Rica depends on the immigration officer upon arrival.
- Anybody travelling to Costa Rica from sub-Saharan Africa will need to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Nigeria is one of the countries considered at risk.
- Immigration officials may deny you entry if your passport is damaged so always take note of this.
- Be sure to leave Costa Rica at your expected date of departure. Immigration authorities may impose a fine on foreigners who overstay their visas. Even a short overstay may result in significant delays, deportation, and/or denial of entry to Costa Rica in the future.
- All children born in Costa Rica acquire Costa Rican citizenship at birth. They must have an exit permit issued by immigration authorities in order to depart the country. Non-Costa Rican minors who are ordinarily resident in Costa Rica may also be subject to this requirement and this is strictly enforced.
- It is not yet known if there are any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors coming to Costa Rica.
- Intending visitors to Costa Rica need to be reminded that the country is in an active earthquake and volcanic zone. Following significant earthquakes, tsunamis may also occur.
- Tourist visas are usually not extended except under special circumstances, and extension requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
