Costa Rica airport customs regulations, prohibited items & food

Costa Rica airport customs regulations, prohibited items & food

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Costa Rica customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Costa Rica. Items allowed to import is Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription. Some of restricted items are Pets must have a an animal passport or a health certificate for the transport of domestic animals.

Import Regulations

Free to import items into Costa Rica

Tobacco

  • 500 grams of tobacco products.

Other items

  • Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription.
  • Baby food.
  • 2kg candy.
  • Personal electronics.
  • Other goods for personal use, including clothing, jewellery, and toys.

Prohibited items into Costa Rica

No rules present

Restricted items into Costa Rica

  • Pets must have a an animal passport or a health certificate for the transport of domestic animals. For further information, please visitRequirements for the importation of domestic animals.

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Export Regulations

Free to export items from Costa Rica

No rules present

Prohibited items from Costa Rica

No rules present

Restricted items from Costa Rica

No rules present

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