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| Author: | Otherside [ Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | immigration question |
Do the immigration people ever give you a hard time if you say you are staying at a girl friendly hotel? would they ever not let you through if you are? Any advice for the first time you are speaking to an immigration person and they ask where you are staying on what will happen? Does the information you give them stay on a permanent file or something? |
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| Author: | Boynton [ Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
They could not care less. |
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| Author: | bulldog10 [ Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
Otherside wrote: Any advice for the first time you are speaking to an immigration person and they ask where you are staying on what will happen? Does the information you give them stay on a permanent file or something? When talking to Immigration; First remember you are not breaking any laws in Costa Rica. You will not be denied entry because you are staying at Del Rey or Cocal. As with any interaction with law enforcement, answer their question then stop talking. Don’t elaborate or give explanations beyond exactly what is asked. Carry paper copies of relevant documents. I have routinely been asked for proof of hotel reservation. I always carry a paper copy of the email with the reservation information. You don’t want to be searching through your phone at the immigration booth. A requirement of entry as a tourist into CR is a reservation leaving the country. They often ask, “how long are you staying?” I also always carry a paper copy of my flight reservation leaving the country. If your Round Trip is on one reservation it probably won’t be asked. When they scan your passport, I think it brings up your flight information. But many times I fly back on a different airline because of scheduling issues. Then I am invariably asked about my return flight. Again I always have a paper copy ready. The other routine question is “what is your occupation?” Again, just answer truthfully. There are very few answers that could cause a problem. Currently there is no digital form that captures hotel information. Immigration officers are not typing your answers as they question you. No record will exist at Immigration. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Thu Aug 25, 2022 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
They ask to put it in the system, they don't care. |
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| Author: | bulldog10 [ Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
I agree that it is a non-issue. No one cares. If you are really concerned about a record, make a reservation at the Aurola Holiday Inn, print the email receipt and then cancel the reservation before any cancellation fees, 6:00 pm of arrival date. Cancel well before, there is zero chance the immigration officer will call the hotel. |
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| Author: | Otherside [ Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
Thank you everyone!! |
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| Author: | Jawanker [ Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
The things to worry about: Don’t get in a fight with another gringo or anyone. You will always be wrong in the eyes of the police. Be careful of und***ge chicas. No drugs. And try not to get run over. |
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| Author: | Whitecat [ Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: immigration question |
Give them the address of a whore house. They don't care. |
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