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Last Updated: Jul 19th, 2008 - 18:55:51 |
Information for importing of automotive terrestrial, aerial and marine vehicles to Costa Rica for non-lucrative aims
TEMPORARY IMPORT
You are allowed to take your personal vehicle for three months if you are not a resident in the country. The automotive vehicles could be imported or be exported temporarily, without the payment of the customs taxes.
Documents required:
- Original and photocopy of passport.
- Original and photocopy of driver’s license.
- Original and photocopy of the Registry of the vehicle.
- Original and photocopy of the Title of property of the vehicle under the regulations of the country of origin.
- In case that the person taking the car is not the owner:
- Original and photocopy of authorization from the owner, properly notarized and certified by a consulate of Costa Rica (Consular Certification) that declares the owner’s consent that his/her vehicle enters the country.
Procedure:
- Fill out temporary form for importing vehicles, provided by Customs in Costa Rica in the port from entrance to the country.
- Present original and photocopies to both sides of the driver’s license.
- Present original and photocopy of the passport that proves the migratory condition, effective to the date of duration of the permission.
- Present original and copy of the residence certificate, if you are a Costa Rican resident abroad.
- Pay a fee of U.S. $25.00 (amount might change from year to year) in the special window in the customs offices.
- Pay the INS (Costa Rican National Insurance Institute) U.S. $15.00 (amount might change) in the customs offices.
The vehicle will be authorized to stay in the country for 3 months, and possibly another 3 if allowed by the Customs Authorities.
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