passport of Costa Rica

Costa Rica Passport

Passport rankings out of 193 countries

Freedom of travel53

Asset protection62

Quality of life52

"Plan B"75

About Costa Rica

A state in Central America. It borders Nicaragua and Panama, is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Costa Rica is the only neutral state in the region: the country abandoned the army in 1948. At the same time, it is considered one of the safest in Latin America.

The basis of the economy of Costa Rica is tourism, agriculture and the production of electronics. Tourists come to the country to relax on the beaches, surf and look at the active Arenal volcano.

Population

5.1 million

Capital

San Jose

Official language

Spanish

GDP per capita

$9.620

Time zone

UTC-6

Currency

Costa Rican colon

Grounds for obtaining a Costa Rica passport

Costa Rica allows dual citizenship

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Birth to citizens of the country

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Marriage to a citizen of the country

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Work for the country's government

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Naturalization

Estimated time: 7 years

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Repatriation

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Adoption

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Parents citizenship

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Special conditions

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Special services to the state

Obtaining a Costa Rica passport by naturalization: requirements for applicants

Knowledge of state language

Assimilation or cultural knowledge

Stable financial status

Good health

No criminal records