CUSTOMS
IMPORT REGULATIONS
Pets
- Pets must have an animal passport or a health certificate for the transport of domestic animals.
Free to Import
Tobacco
- 500 grams of tobacco products.
Alcohol (restricted to travellers 18 years and over)
Currency
- When entering or leaving a port of entry to Costa Rica, you can carry up to $10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) in cash or securities. You must request and complete a customs form if carrying any greater amount than this.
Other goods
- Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription.
- Baby food.
- 2kg candy.
- Personal electronics.
- Other goods for personal use, including clothing, jewellery, and toys.
For further information, please visit the
Visit Costa Rica tourism page.