the bank at the ins building is very convenient.. thank you to whoever put the info on that on the board....
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| Author: | Isra123 [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Airport Tax Payment in advance |
At one time Hotel Don Carlos used to allow you to pay your airport departure tax before going to the airport so you saved time when you were leaving CR. They have stopped doing this. Also at the airport if you pay with a visa card your bank charges you a cash advance fee. If The Sportsman Lodge or Hotel La Amistad or HLH were to accept payment it would be very convenient and could be added to your bill if you were a guest there. Anyone like to suggest this to the managements of the above places ? |
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| Author: | El Viejo [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:15 pm ] |
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Just walk 200 feet from Don Carlos to the bank in the tall ugly INS Bldg and buy your exit tax stamp there. Easy. |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:23 pm ] |
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There used to be a small kiosk just before Immigration that you could pay the fee. I didn't see it this last time (October). Anybody know where they moved it or did they do away with it? It was very convenient to buy it there and just tuck it away in your passport. Also, The Prez will usually sell you one even if you don't stay there (if you're nice to them and they have time). |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm ] |
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Any branch of Banco Costa Rica will sell you the departure tax. Make sure you have your passport with you. |
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| Author: | Harlo [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | tax at airport |
When you arrive on your flight go up to the top level and go inside and pay your tax. Ask for your change in colones and walk out front of the airport and catch a SAN JOSE bus to the end of the line then either walk or taxi to your hotel. Taxi and bus runs around $ 2.50 - 3.00 in most cases and you have your tax pre-paid. This works better if your flight arrives during day light hours |
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| Author: | Cariden [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | ins |
the bank at the ins building is very convenient.. thank you to whoever put the info on that on the board....
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:40 am ] |
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JazzboCR wrote: There used to be a small kiosk just before Immigration that you could pay the fee. I didn't see it this last time (October).
I haven't been in CR since May, but they probably got rid of it. Since they expanded the immigration lines, that location is useless since you are already in line at that point. It would be a good idea to have it in the luggage area. People can buy their exit stamps while they wait for their bags to come out. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:43 am ] |
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Can you buy more than one exit tax at a time? I will be in CR twice within a 10 day span. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:15 pm ] |
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Orange wrote: Can you buy more than one exit tax at a time? I will be in CR twice within a 10 day span.
I believe they have a 30 day expiration but I am not 100% positive. Best to check with the bank teller. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Airport Tax Payment in advance |
Srilm wrote: Honestly, I think the least time-consuming way, after many tries, is just to buy it at the airport upon leaving. I've never waited more than 5 minutes.
Since they added the second exit tax desk, it has definitely improved efficiency, but a couple of years ago, the exit stamp line was a mess. That's why it was important to get it before coming to the airport. These days, I rarely see more than just a handful of people on line, and they usually have 3-5 "tellers" at those desks so it moves quickly. |
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| Author: | Ciaociao32001 [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:15 pm ] |
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Srilm, I completely agree with you. It has never taken me more than 5 minutes to buy my stamp just before my flight. It's never been a big deal. Even those times the kiosk at Immigration has been open, I've foregone that opportunity, as you lose your place in line. Ciaociao |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:50 pm ] |
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Irish Drifter wrote: Orange wrote: Can you buy more than one exit tax at a time? I will be in CR twice within a 10 day span. I believe they have a 30 day expiration but I am not 100% positive. Best to check with the bank teller. Orange, I checked into this at one time, and I'm almost positive that you can purchase multiple departure tax forms in advance. But if memory serves, Irish Drifter is right, as I'm pretty sure they have an expiration. I don't remember if it was 30 days, or 90 days..... Best bet is to check with the departure tax people on your next trip. Good luck, MG
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| Author: | Isra123 [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:04 pm ] |
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Thank-you all for the good information. 
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| Author: | Joker99 [ Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:05 pm ] |
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I purhased mine at the bank across from the Morazan last trip. |
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| Author: | Johnarizona [ Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:18 pm ] |
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I didn't like the idea of having to pay exit fee when going down to Bocas Del Toro, Panama for a few days since I had a flight from SJ back to the USA later and had to pay again. To me that was bit of a gouge  .
I fly into your country with a return ticket leaving in 2 weeks, I pay at exit $26. But you also want $26 bucks every time I leave during that 2 weeks too  ? Oh well  .
I also keeping hearing its $5 to enter Panama, but they hit me for $13 upon arrival in Bocas, not sure why  . Would have been nice to know in advance of booking the flight to Bocas though, exit fee also...so here it is to warn anyone else .
Paying exit at airport works fine, or taking a stroll to the INS bldg, 2nd floor works well two...and if you have a bit of wait, there's some nice skirts around usually .
Why don't they just charge upon arrival and get it over with....plus maybe they'd make a few bucks on the gringo that never leaves or dies in CR  . It all goes to a good cause I'm sure....so says the sign  .
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