Costa Rica - Apply Travel Permits For Minor

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Procedure

1. An authorization letter must be submitted to the Consulate who has jurisdiction in the area.
2. Copy must be sent to the Department of Immigration and Passports Department of Immigration. Fax: 296-6544

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Required Documents

• Authorization letter, the letter should indicate:
  • Name of or authorizing, identification number and exact address.
  • Name of or children traveling, birth date, destination and purpose of travel.
  • Name and identification details of the persons accompanying him.
  • Or authorizing signature (the signature must be addressed to Consulo).
  • Certification or proof of child's birth.
  • Identity card or passport of the signatory or signatories of the letter.
  • Photograph of the child.

Note: The signature must be made ??before the consular officer.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Avenida 7-9, Street 11-13, San Jose, Costa Rica Map

Contact Number: (506) 2539-5300

PO Box: 10027-1000

Website

Officials in the Ministry

Officials Abroad

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

Before a minor may allowed to leave Costa Rica they must be authorized by their parents, legal representatives, or their guardians.

Following are procedures on how to apply for travel permits for minors.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Travel Permit Minors:

http://www.rree.go.cr/?sec=servicios%20al%20publico&cat=servicios%20consulares&cont=617

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