Entry stamp removed for Costa Rican nationals, residents

The Costa Rican government will no longer issue entry stamps to Costa Rican nationals and foreign residents entering the country.

Key Points:

• Costa Rican nationals and resident foreigners will no longer receive entry stamps in their passports when traveling to the country by air or sea.
• Costa Rican nationals and resident foreigners can request their entry records through this website.
• Travelers’ passports will still be stamped when crossing land borders.
• More information regarding the removal of Costa Rica’s entry stamps is available here.

BAL Analysis: Costa Rican authorities will no longer issue entry stamps for its citizens and foreign residents in order to reduce administrative costs related to manual procedures.

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