Work permit in progress document used on a border

38POSTS

7 years ago

Hello,
my work visa and temporary Costa Rican residence is in progress and I have received a document that proves that. I have been told by the lawyer and my consulate that I do not need to leave the country and I can overstay my 90 days tourist visas while the case is opened. But what if I do want to leave the country (to Panama or Nicaragua) for a vacation. Will I be asked for the proof of onward travel from Costa Rica or will that document satisfy the immigration officers when crossing back?
Anyone has tried?

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kohlerias ViP

1572POSTS

7 years ago

Not having to leave the country once you have your comprobante (paperwork) will be acceptable, while stay within the country, however once you do a border run, you are required to show a return ticket. Unfortunately, Panama seems to require a ticket back to your 'home country'. Nicaragua accepts a bus ticket...

RichardHol Active member

38POSTS

7 years ago

Ok. Thanks. Is it the authorities of Panama requiring a ticket out of Panama when entering or it is the Costa Rican immigration? If it is Panama then it does not make sense to arrive by car and have a ticket out by plain. And if it is Costa Rica, it does not make sense they do not accept their own papers issued by immigration here. But I know things do not need to make sense here... I was planning to go by own car with Costa Rican plates to Bocas del Toro and have a bus ticket reservation from Costa Rica to Nicaragua as a proof of onward travel from Costa Rica. But from what you say it seems too risky. We are family of 4 and buying tickets back to Europe only to show at the border is too much.

kohlerias ViP

1572POSTS

7 years ago

Yes, it is the authorities of Panama requiring a ticket out of Panama.

Check out this website, especially under

RichardHol Active member

38POSTS

7 years ago

Kohlerias, thank you for your answers.

kohlerias ViP

1572POSTS

7 years ago

Your are welcome. I did come across this site today that explains聽 even better, while trying to find something else

RichardHol Active member

38POSTS

7 years ago

Thank you. Do you know whether with the work permit and the temporary residence that comes with it you still need to provide a proof of a ticket back to the home country when travelling to Panama? And whether聽 you still need to have a bus ticket from Panama back to Costa Rica when crossing the border by car (with all the paperwork needed)?