Moving To Costa Rica

The Overseas Moving Specialists

Customs Regulations for Costa Rica

Passport (for all members of the family)
Inventory (in Spanish or English, indicating value declared for customs, showing complete contents of cartons and the exact number of cartons in the lift van or container)
Include brand name, serial number, model and price of all electronic equipment and electrical appliances
Insurance documents
Letter authorizing the destination agent to clear shipment

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETE ORIGINALS. COSTS FOR ANY DELAYS DUE TO INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTS WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER

Narcotics and drugs
Explosives
Used tires
Pornographic or subversive material
Animal or agricultural products
Plants
Medicines

If any of the above items are included in your shipment, they will either be shipped back to your origin country or abandoned. Additional costs for either option will be charged to the customer.

Live plants
Pornographic materials
Weapons and ammunition
Radio equipment (walkie-talkies)
Drugs
Currency and jewelry
Political materials

New items
- Subject to very high duties and require an original receipt
Large appliances
- Must not exceed one of each item
Computers
- Subject to import regulations
- Purchase invoice, instruction booklets, and original Ocean Bill of Lading/Air Waybill required
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and food
- Large quantities require a special permit
Weapons and ammunition
- Require an original invoice and registration at origin
- A special permit at the Firearm and Explosive Department
- Import tax applicable
- Must be for personal use only

Subject to high import taxes and duties
- Amount of taxes/duties depends on the value, model, year, cubic centimeters and extras
Documents required:
- Registration card or title
- Purchase invoice
- Originals required for all above documents
Your vehicle must have an EPA Smog Test signed off by the consulate of the country from which the auto is being exported. Contact your destination agent for more information before sending a vehicle to Costa Rica.

Dogs and cats permitted
Documents required:
- Anti-rabies vaccination
- Health Certificate
- Invoice indicating value of animal

NOTE – Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.

Call our International Moving Specialists @ 1 (866) 788-1090

How International Sea & Air Shipping can help for moving to Costa Rica

At International Sea & Air Shipping, our professional moving specialists are trained to advise you and oversee your entire overseas move to Costa Rica. We offer a variety of shipping services to meet your needs:

Your moving timeline. When do you need to be in Algeria? Should you ship your goods via air or sea freight?
Your real estate plans. Will you be renting or buying a home?
Your fragile items. Do you require packing or custom crating services?
Your family/household size. Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?
Your cubic feet estimate. How large is your shipment?

How Much Does a Move to Costa Rica Cost?

Cost is always an important factor to consider when planning a move overseas.

If you’re moving to Costa Rica, the final cost will depend on a variety of factors, including your shipment size and the services you require.

Schedule a free in-home estimate today with International Sea & Air Shipping and one of our trained moving specialists will visit your home to assess your shipment, determine the cubic footage, and answer any questions you may have. You will then receive a free, no-obligation estimate to ship your goods overseas.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica, which means “rich coast”, is the greenest country in the world, according to the New Economics Foundation. The Central American nation is among the top-rated countries in the Environmental Performance Index and Human Development Index, with beautiful beaches, unpolluted waters, and a pledge to become one of the only developing nations that is a zero net-emitter of carbon by 2021.

Bordered by Nicaragua, Panama, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is located in Central America, and is also comprised of several outer lying islands. The beautiful country’s landscape includes hills, valleys, forests, mountains, volcanoes, wetlands and plains. Cerro Chirripo is not only the highest point of Costa Rica, but also the fifth highest peak in Central America.

Algeria is bordered by Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a unique culture rich in literature, music, and art. The country’s cuisine is made up of varied dishes, depending on the region and time of year-however, cereal is often always incorporated into the cuisine because of its abundance in the nation.

Algeria is a member of the Arab League, United Nations, African Union, and OPEC and is also a founding member of the Arab Maghreb Union. The driving force of Algeria’s economy is the fossil fuels energy sector. Algeria has the eighth largest proven natural gas reserves in the world-and the 14th largest petroleum reserves. Its trade partners are US, Italy, Spain, France, China, Germany and Netherlands.