Costa Rica Overstay (Urgent)?

Question

We did overstay our visa due to some issues with a friend. Can we go to panama and come back to costa rica again somehow?

i know someone did go to niquaria and did do the same without issue.

but what about the exit visa? do we need one or not. one site tells yes. one site tells no.

im reading 10 differnt stories on internet. we just want to be clear what we can expect?

im a dutch citizen by the way.

we heared alot of foreigners are doing it. so i hope to hear ASAP something. thanks alot.

Answer 1

NOPE!

Answer 2

Checking with the embassy is a good idea.  If you have only over-stayed a few days, you can pay a fine and legally leave the country.  My daughter paid in downtown San Jose, at an immigration office.   I don't know if you can do it at the border.  If you stay out of the country for at least 72 hours and can show you have an air ticket out of Costa Rica, they should give you a new entrance visa with no problems.

Answer 3

Just contact the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica. The international tourist trade is  Costa Rica's livelihood. They're very cooperative

Answer 4

Yes you can go to either Nicaragua or Panama.  The last time I dealt with an overdue passport, the Costa Rican Immigration imposed a fine of $32.50 USD.  Then stamped me out >> I went  in then out of Panama, >> then back into Costa Rica in the same day.

Or if you find someone you trust, it costs $100USD and someone gets it all done for you.

Answer 5

It seems most the answers you're getting are from Americans.....It is different for a Dutch citizen. I've over stayed 3 months before with no fine or problems. I left the country for three days and returned with no problem. The answer of 50% of Ticos speak English is not true, not to mention most do not know the laws of entry into their country. Try your embassy or the Costa Rican consult. Best of Luck....Pura Vida!!!

Answer 6

Why are you spending so much time on the internet on this question when you should be contacting the Immigration authorities in Costa Rica and get the correct answer that is only a telephone call away?

Don't forget that over 50% of the Ticos there speak English so you should not be afraid of calling and talking to them!

Answer 7

Yeah, no worries! So long as you stay out of CR for 3 full days you're good to go and come back in as much as you'd like! I know people that have been doing this for YEARS! So you're cool. You may have to pay a small fine, but nothing that'll break the bank... less than $50 per person.