How to get a Costa Rica visa from Ghana

• Though some nationals may not, but Ghanaians need a visa to travel to Costa Rica.
• All visitors to Costa Rica must carry a valid passport which must be valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Costa Rica.
• Visa requirements are based on international agreements or treaties. However, the visa does not guarantee entry to Costa Rica. Whether or not you will be allowed to enter Costa Rica depends on the immigration officer upon arrival.
• Anybody travelling to Costa Rica from sub-Saharan Africa will need to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Ghana is one of the countries considered at risk.
• Immigration officials may deny you entry if your passport is damaged so always take note of this.
• Be sure to leave Costa Rica at your expected date of departure. Immigration authorities may impose a fine on foreigners who overstay their visas. Even a short overstay may result in significant delays, deportation, and/or denial of entry to Costa Rica in the future.
• All children born in Costa Rica acquire Costa Rican citizenship at birth. They must have an exit permit issued by immigration authorities in order to depart the country. Non-Costa Rican minors who are ordinarily resident in Costa Rica may also be subject to this requirement and this is strictly enforced.
• It is not yet known if there are any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors coming to Costa Rica.
• Intending visitors to Costa Rica need to be reminded that the country is in an active earthquake and volcanic zone. Following significant earthquakes, tsunamis may also occur.
• Tourist visas are usually not extended except under special circumstances, and extension requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• Business travelers to Costa Rica must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond their expected stay and a round-trip or onward ticket.
• The Costa Rica visa application form can be issued by the Costa Rica Consulate or downloaded online from their website at http://www.migracion.go.cr/.
• Business travelers will enjoy the advanced telecommunications system, modern infrastructure and excellent array of hotels and restaurants while traveling in Costa Rica.
• If your visa is denied, you will have to wait a minimum of six months to apply again.
• There is a departure tax for short-term visitors, which is typically included in the cost of a traveler’s airfare.
• Tourists who stay beyond the designated exit date may experience a delay at the airport when departing and will have to pay a fine. Individuals with prior overstays may further be denied entry to Costa Rica.
• You may be asked details of the Costa Rican company you will be visiting and your relationship with them. You should also present documents that show they are expecting you.
• Evidence of a valid yellow fever vaccination is a MUST!
• For a stay of more than 90 days a residence permit must be established.
• This can be applied for and obtained at the General Directorate of Immigration and Immigration in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica's national currency is known as the colón, but US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas and other places around the country.

No. Costa Rica currently does not maintain an embassy in Ghana. Visa applicants are advised to make use of consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.

Costa Rica is considerably safe, but they do have their own share of security challenges.

No. Costa Rica is not one of the 26 Schengen countries.