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| Author: | FX Trader [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
This time I am booking a one way ticket from the US, and don't plan to return for awhile. In SJO they require me to show proof that I am leaving the country for 72 hours after a limit of 90 days. I was thinking of booking a ticket to Bocas del Toro for three days and returning to CR. Does anyone have any other suggestions, what about MDE ? ... How long does it take to apply for residency in CR and what is the process ? Appreciate any input. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
FX Trader wrote: This time I am booking a one way ticket from the US, and don't plan to return for awhile. In SJO they require me to show proof that I am leaving the country for 72 hours after a limit of 90 days. I was thinking of booking a ticket to Bocas del Toro for three days and returning to CR. Does anyone have any other suggestions, what about MDE ? ... How long does it take to apply for residency in CR and what is the process ? Appreciate any input. You do not have to stay-out of the country for 72 hours unless you plan to bring back dutiable items and want to be exempt from customs charges on the first $500.00. There is a service advertised in AM Costa Rica that offers a one day flight to Nicaragua to get a new 90 stamp or you can take a bus to either Panama or Nicaragua cross the border have lunch and come back to Costa Rica. A caution however. 90 days is the maximum for a U.S. citizen but it is not mandated. Immigration at the border, at the sole discretion of the agent you are dealing with, can give you less then 90 days. There are various types of residency programs. Check out this site for an explanation of the requirements for each type: http://www.arcr.net/residencyincostarica.html Time necessary? Areal crap shoot. Some people have gotten approval in a matter of months and others much longer. There seems to be no reason for the difference. Good luck. |
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| Author: | Hardwoodjoe [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
This last trip the agent gave me 14 days....he was being an asshole...I told him I needed more time because I was going to spend 2 weeks in Pal Mares at the "Tope"...He looked at me and then stamped me for 14 days...I.D. is correct ...they do as they please and they dont have to give you 90 days....this is the first time they did this ,all prior trips have been 90 days....Dont know if he woke up on the wrong side of the bed or WTF....Ive talked to guys living down there and they all seem to get 90 days, so maybe they tell them they need 90 ...you may want to seek advice from those guys and ask how they are wording thier permits... |
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| Author: | LAdiablo [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
my last time in i was asked if 14 days was enough. and it was so it was no big deal. but that was the first time i had been asked the question. |
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| Author: | Seawub [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
My stamps have always been different, 90, 20, 30.... I only stay a week so no big issue for me. What I did find strange was on my flight there from the US JetBlue was not allowing anyone to board without proof of returning to the US. Was the only time I've seen them do that in the 4 trips I have taken. They made a real big scene with one K*D because he only had a one way ticket and did not know where he would be going next (he was backpacking and just winging it). I have never been asked for proof of a return ticket at SJO. |
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| Author: | DGD [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
I know it's discretionary with the Immigration Officer, and it never really matters to me either, last time I told him 10 he gave me 10, but I wonder why they care as long as it's 90 or less which is what their law is for tourismo. Back before you needed a passport and could enter with your DL and birth certificate, the green tourismo visa was auto stamped 90 days. I wonder why that auto-90 has changed, it's clearly a policy decision by someone. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Seawub wrote: My stamps have always been different, 90, 20, 30.... I only stay a week so no big issue for me. What I did find strange was on my flight there from the US JetBlue was not allowing anyone to board without proof of returning to the US. Was the only time I've seen them do that in the 4 trips I have taken. They made a real big scene with one K*D because he only had a one way ticket and did not know where he would be going next (he was backpacking and just winging it). I have never been asked for proof of a return ticket at SJO. Airlines are getting stricter enforcing the return ticket regulation. Most likely because immigration at SJO is asking to see return tickets more frequently then in the past. If immigration refuses you entry because you do not have a return ticket you either have to purchase one or the airline has to take you back to the country where you boarded and they are fined. The easiest solution if you are asked for proof of a return ticket by the airline is to purchase a one way refundable ticket. When you reach SJO go to the airline ticket office and cancel the ticket and get a refund. There might be a small service fee but it is far less then loosing the money it cost you for the ticket you could not use because you did not have a return ticket. |
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| Author: | Capeguy [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Im flying on a cheap one way ticket with jet blue into san jose. I did however, book a bus ticket to managua with "a safe passage" for 3 days after my arrival. The good thing is that I can change my bus date when I decide if I want to stay longer. I have a receipt for the bus ticket and a letter stating that immigration has my information. I just hope it works... |
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| Author: | Krico [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Leadbonanza wrote: Here is what I do and it has been working for 5 years.... I printed one of my e-tickets into a pdf then when I need a return ticket I just change the dates, for proof of leaving CR only. Do not try to fly on one of these bogus tickets. Interesting... |
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| Author: | FX Trader [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Leadbonanza wrote: Here is what I do and it has been working for 5 years.... I printed one of my e-tickets into a pdf then when I need a return ticket I just change the dates, for proof of leaving CR only. Do not try to fly on one of these bogus tickets. LeadB: How do I change the text on a PDF file ? Brilliant Idea by the way. |
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| Author: | Woozo [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Leadbonanza wrote: Here is what I do and it has been working for 5 years.... I printed one of my e-tickets into a pdf then when I need a return ticket I just change the dates, for proof of leaving CR only. Do not try to fly on one of these bogus tickets. That will probably work (and obviously does) at SJO but I'm note sure it will in the US. I have been asked in the US and CR for return tickets and always had them so no problem. However in Houston once they asked for my return ticket at check-in and they actually went to a computer and looked up my flight. Hope this helps. Woozo |
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| Author: | Woozo [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Woozo wrote: Leadbonanza wrote: Here is what I do and it has been working for 5 years.... I printed one of my e-tickets into a pdf then when I need a return ticket I just change the dates, for proof of leaving CR only. Do not try to fly on one of these bogus tickets. That will probably work (and obviously does) at SJO but I'm note sure it will in the US. I have been asked in the US and CR for return tickets and always had them so no problem. However in Houston once they asked for my return ticket at check-in and they actually went to a computer and looked up my flight. Hope this helps. Woozo To clarify, I was on the return portion of a SJO-IAH-SJO ticket when I was checking in for the flight and was asked for my return ticket to the US. Sorry if that was confusing. Woozo |
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| Author: | FX Trader [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Thanks for the valuable information guys. Hopefully I can run into some of you at the SL on Thursday Nights. Cheers |
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| Author: | Sauceman2015 [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Get someone to get you an exit bus ticket for about $30 on tica bus. That will show your exit. they are correct, you do not have to stay out for 72 hours. When you are close to 90 days, I can help you with a same day flight and back from Nicaragua (about 5 -6 hour tour) that will get you another 90 days. Good luck' |
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| Author: | DGD [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Every time I fly into SJO I book a round trip ticket... |
Do they guarantee 90? Is it just SJO airport immigration that is being funny about the days? |
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