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Costa Rica

Costa Rica
Republic of Costa Rica
Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime.

Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime.

Country Summary: Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault, also affects tourists.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Costa Rica.

If you decide to travel to Costa Rica:

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Hague/Inter-American

Party to Hague Service Convention?
Yes
Party to Hague Evidence Convention?
No
Party to Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes
Party to Inter-American Convention?
No
Service of Process by Mail?

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A SPECIFIC CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE APPROPRIATE FOREIGN AUTHORITIES OR FOREIGN COUNSEL.

 

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Embassies and Consulates

U.S. Embassy San José

Calle 98, Via 104
Pavas
San José, Costa Rica
Telephone: + (506) 2519-2000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: + (506) 2220-3127
Fax: + (506) 2220-2455
Email: 
Routine American Citizens Services appointments available online.

Last Updated: March 29, 2018

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy San José
Calle 98, Via 104
Pavas
San José, Costa Rica
Telephone
+ (506) 2519-2000
Emergency
+ (506) 2220-3127
Fax
+ (506) 2220-2455
Email
ACSSanJose@state.gov
Website
https://cr.usembassy.gov/

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