Philippina Wanting to Visit Costa Rica

DocBranch

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15 August 2012 23:52:03

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15 August 2012 23:52:03

I have a friend in Cebu that wants to visit Costa Rica. But she thinks that you need a VISA to come here (I am currently living in Portalon). I read that a Philippino only needs a passport. Can anybody help me understand what the process is for a Philippino to visit Costa Rica.

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apriliaSL

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07 December 2012 14:21:17

apriliaSL

07 December 2012 14:21:17

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No need for a visa... philippine people can visit costa rica without visa.. and than god for that this reply is kinda late..

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13 December 2012 21:30:01

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13 December 2012 21:30:01

Thanks. However I am noticing there are no direct flights from Manila to San Jose. Is a transit visa needed to fly, if the plane comes through another country (i.e. United States)

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14 December 2012 03:00:48

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14 December 2012 03:00:48

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yes a transit visa is needed.. they will hold her in any US airport if she doesnt have a transit visa..

you can try manila - amsterdam - san jose

i asked my friend from netherlands and they dont have a transit visa there

Lapalmaman48

01 March 2014 23:14:23

Lapalmaman48

01 March 2014 23:14:23

It is not easy for a Filipino to get a visitors visa to Costa Rica, the application must go to a special office in San Jose.
I'm not sure, but i think Filipinos are only granted a 30 day visit. The Costa Rica government has a list of countries they harass, we found that out when we tried to bring a Cuban to Costa Rica for a month.

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