Customs and Immigration in San Jose Airport & Liberia Airport

Going through immigration and customs can be an intimidating and confusing experience for first time international travelers. If you’ve never traveled internationally or visited Costa Rica before, this post to help you know exactly what to expect when going through customs and immigration in San Jose Airport and Liberia International Airport.

Luckily it’s quite easy and straightforward so this post will help you be completely prepared. *Post updated March 2020.

What to Know About Going Through Customs and Immigration in San Jose Airport and Liberia International Airport

Costa Rica has 2 international airports: San Jose International Airport in San Jose and Liberia International Airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. It doesn’t matter which one you’re flying into, the process is exactly the same.

However, this process is different than land crossings if you are crossing by foot from Nicaragua or Panama. Read our guide to crossing the border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica to find…