La application for a Costa Rican passport It is a simple process that you can carry out at the Costa Rican consulates located in the United States. This document is essential, since it authorizes you to enter, reside and return to Costa Rica.
For manage your passport effectively, just follow the detailed information we provide below on how to get it, where request a consular appointment and the necessary requirements. We are here to facilitate every step of the process.
How to get a Costa Rica passport?
To apply for a passport You must appear at the embassy or consulate closest to your home.
The simple steps to follow are the following
- You will have to take a consular appointment at the consulate that suits you best.
- Then you must show up on the agreed appointment day with the requirements requested.
- At the consulate the personal data and passport photo that will appear in your new passport.
- Then, you will proceed to pay the amount of the passport value.
- You must pay it Money order.
- That's it, the process is that simple. Then you will be told what day to pick it up.
- If you decide to have them sent by mail, you must provide the envelope “PRIORITY MAIL” from the US Postal Service, with the corresponding stamp and tracking number “Tracking number” and you must write down the address where it will be sent (home/work).
If you need more information contact consular offices closer.
What is the appointment for a Costa Rica passport?
Appointments for get your Costa Rica passport They are made through the emails of each consular headquarters, or you can also make an appointment by tapping the next Button.
Email addresses of the different Costa Rican consulates in the USA
The emails that embassies and consulates make available for inquiries and to request a consular appointment are the ones we leave below.
You must choose the nearest consulate and contact it.
- Washington Consulate
- Houston Consulate
- Atlanta Consulate
- Consulate New York
- Los Angeles Consulate
- Consulate in Tucson
- Consulate in Miami
- Consulate in Chicago
Costa Rica passport: requirements and documents you must present
The requirements that you must present on the day of the consular appointment They are the ones we name below:
- Identity card.
- Completed and signed form.
- Expired passport, if you have one.
- Proof of payment.
- Proof of consent in case you need it.
- Birth certificate in cases where it is carried out on a minor.
- In case of theft or loss, it is necessary to present an affidavit.
The forms that you must submit are available in the following button.
We inform you that to carry out the renewal it is necessary to submit the same requirements and carry out the aforementioned steps.
Where do you get the Costa Rica passport?
You can only apply for a Costa Rican passport at consulates or embassies located within the USA., we inform you that there is no possibility of obtaining the passport online since it is only done in person.
If you wish to communicate with the Costa Rican embassies in the USA, access through the button below
How to renew the Costa Rican passport?
To renew your Costa Rican passport at a Costa Rican consulate in the United States, follow these general steps. However, please note that specific procedures may vary depending on the consulate and current regulations.
Here are the basic steps to renew your Costa Rican passport at a United States consulate:
- Gather the Required Documentation: Make sure you have all the necessary documents. Typically, you will need your previous Costa Rican passport, Costa Rican identity card, recent photographs, and a completed passport application form.
- Schedule an Appointment: Most consulates require you to make an appointment in advance to renew your passport.
- Complete the Application Form: Download and complete the passport application form available. Fill out all required fields with your updated information.
- Review the Payment Requirements: Check the cost of passport renewal and check the payment methods accepted at the consulate. Please be prepared to pay any applicable fees during your appointment.
- Take your Biometric Data (if necessary): Some consulates may require the taking of biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs, during your appointment.
Once you have completed the process at the consulate, you will be informed how long it will take to issue your new Costa Rican passport.