U.S. Citizen Services

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U.S. citizens are required to enter and exit the United States using a U.S. passport.

All other passport rules and regulations remain in effect. The Department of Homeland Security maintains discretion to reject any bearer in accordance with 22 CFR 53.2(b)(7) and 8 CFR 235.1(b).

Please use our U.S. Citizens Services Navigator to schedule an appointment or contact us.

Whether you are Residing in Costa Rica or here for a week’s vacation, please enroll in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so that we may be better able to assist you in an emergency.

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See all Messages and Alerts for U.S. Visitors to Costa Rica.

Emergency Assistance

Passports & Citizenship

Local Resources

Federal Programs

Appointment System

We are pleased to offer an online appointment system for your convenience. In case of an emergency, please call 2519-2000 8am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 8am-11am. If possible please complete and print all forms and applications PRIOR to your appointment.

Please use our U.S. Citizens Services Navigator to schedule an appointment or contact us.

If you are reporting an emergency concerning a U.S. citizen in Costa Rica, please see our emergency contact information.

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