VISA NEEDED FOR COLOMBIANS TO VACATION IN COSTA RICA OR NOT?

europeantraveler says on Feb 12, 2008, 17:50:

Yes, Colombians need a visa for Costa Rica. They do not need one, however, if they already hold a valid visa to the U.S., Canada, or a country of the European Union that is valid for a minimum of three more months beyond entry to Costa Rica. In that case Colombians can stay for 90 days in Costa Rica without a separate Costa Rican visa. The full Costa Rican visa regulations can be found here (Colombia is in Group 3 of countries):

http://www.migracion.go.cr/visas/Directrices%20visas%20Enero%202008.pd...

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jonas says on Feb 12, 2008, 18:13:

that´s a funny rule... is that part of "globalization"?

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PurpleFrog says on Feb 12, 2008, 18:58:

Only 23 countries can a Colombian travel with passport only.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_passport

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guacharaca says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:38:

That is very useful info europeantraveler! It may affect my travel plans. Does anyone know of any other country that will allow visa free travel for Colombians, in additional to the 23 countries listed above, provided that the Colombian has either a USA, Canada, or EU residency visa?

Colombianos: Las armas os han dado independencia, las leyes os daran libertad. (Santander)

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europeantraveler says on Feb 13, 2008, 17:23:

The link to the Costa Rican visa regulations has just changed:

http://www.migracion.go.cr/visas/Directrices%20visas%20Febrero%202008....

It's still the same document, though, and the rules haven't changed: any U.S., Canadian, or EU entry visa (a tourist visa is enough; it doesn't have to be a residency visa) that is valid for a minimum of three months beyond the entry date to Costa Rica is valid for visa-free travel of Colombians to Costa Rica.

I don't know of any other country that has a similar rule, and Costa Rica itself only came up with this in mid-2007.

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guacharaca says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:23:

Thanks for the updated link. My Colombiana is very happy about her additional visa-free country. I see that the rule only went into affect on January 15th of this year. Probably the airlines don't even know about it yet. I better bring a copy of that document when approaching the ticket counter.

Colombianos: Las armas os han dado independencia, las leyes os daran libertad. (Santander)

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:41:

Trust me, the airlines will know. Money is involved.

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capncap says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:26:

Thanks a lot everyone.

I TRULY appreciate it.

This was everything I needed


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jorgegdiaz (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 17, 2008, 18:22:

As of Oct 2006 from the MRE:

http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/wps/portal/!ut/p/.cmd/cs/.ce/7_0_A/.s/7_...

Democratic party or Republican party is fine......as long as theres a party!!!!!!!

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