Passports
Passport valid for at least six months at date of entry required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
Passport Note
(a) Nationals of countries listed above must obtain an exit visa from the Immigration Department in San José at least three weeks before leaving Costa Rica. Those who stay for less than 30 days are exempt if in possession of a disembarkation card.

Time
GMT - 6.

Language
Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken. Some French, German and Italian is also spoken.

Electricity
110 volts AC, 60Hz. Two-pin plugs are standard.