How to get a Costa Rica visa from Central African Republic

• The Costa Rica tourist visa is available for Central Africans intending to travel to Costa Rica.
• This visa is usually valid for 30 days but applicants can extend their to 90 days.
• They must have a valid passport with at least three months left and arrive in Costa Rica with a return ticket proving they will leave the country within the provided length of time in the visa.
• It is recommended that airline tickets not be purchased until your visa has been approved as there is no guarantee your visa application will be.
• The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Costa Rica is 10,000 USD.
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided by the applicant.
• Applicants are required to provide proof of funds. Travelers must have at least $100 USD per month of proposed stay.
• Check with your airline to see if the $29 USD exit tax was included in the cost of your ticket.
• Carry copies of identification and immigration status at all times. During routine checks for illegal immigrants, authorities may ask to see the original passport and papers.
  
• If you owe money in Costa Rica, authorities may prevent you from leaving. This includes unsettled injury claims from vehicular accidents and unpaid medical bills.
• Swimming areas at some popular beaches around Costa Rica can have dangerous rip currents. Most beaches lack lifeguards or warnings of unsafe conditions. Travelers are required to be careful.
  

• The Costa Rica business visa is available to Central Africans visiting the country for business purposes.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer written on the company’s letterhead should be provided. The letter should include the following:
• The full name, address and contact details of the host company.
• Specify the purpose and duration of stay.
• Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant.
• Be signed by the applicant's host company.
• Be issued within the last three months.
• An official invitation letter from the company in Costa Rica must be provided. The company’s address, the reason for your visit and the duration of your stay should be clearly stated.
• A certificate of business registration of the company in Costa Rica is required.
• A copy of your legal status in Central African Republic is required.
• If your employer or the company you are meeting with will be responsible for taking care of your expenses, it should be stated in the invitation letter.
• If you have been in business with the same company previously, proof of this should be presented during the visa application process.

Most major businesses in Costa Rica accept credit cards; the most commonly accepted are American Express, Visa and MasterCard. Even so, you won't be able to use your credit card everywhere – many small businesses in Costa Rica are cash-only, especially in less populated areas.