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How to Renew Your Passport in Costa Rica

It takes about ten work days to renew a passport here.

Their hours on Mon. are 8am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm. and Tues through Fri. 8am to 11am only.

When you get to the US Embassy go to the Consulate entrance. Have your passport out. You will see a sign telling US citizens to go up to the door. Do not wait in the line outside the door. When they let you in you will go through their security scaning. Then from there you will enter the main patio area. First thing is to go to your right and you will see a table and forms. Fill out the form that says for “mailing” (They use this form for renewal at the Embassy also). Second thing is to get your passport picture taken, even if you have others, the size is very important. The photo booth is right in front as you enter the area. The cost is 1000 colonies. From there walk down to the center column,(about 20ft.) where you will see a box with several buttons.

This is where you will get you number slip. Press the black button that is for passports. Then go up the steps and enter the door on you right which will take you into the waiting room. Seat in one of the chairs on the far left of the room, I think there blue and wait for the automated system to call out your number and which station to go to. It should be number 5 or 6.

Things you will need…
1. Your current passport.
2. A ball point pen black or blue ink.
3. Your personal information, birthdate, place of birth, etc. You will probably remember most of what they ask for. The form is not very long.
4. Your new passport pictures.

The cost for renewal is $67.00 unless you have any special requests.

You can pay with Dollars, Colonies, or credit card. Visa, Mastercard.And that’s about it. It’s best to get there early. But don’t wait in any of the lines outside or inside.