Upon release from prison, and providing all probation terms have been met, felons are free to travel throughout the US. Unfortunately, this is not the case for felons wanting to travel to another country.<\/p>\n\n\n
This blog post will cover whether felons can travel to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n
Traveling from the US to another country After a felony conviction is an interesting question<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s even more interesting is the fact that the US government does not set restrictions on felons wanting to travel abroad, restrictions are imposed by the country felons want to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In another blog post we discussed whether felons could obtain a passport<\/a> to allow them to travel outside the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally, felons can get a passport but there are a few exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about Costa Rica that attracts felons<\/strong>? And why would they even want to go there? Well, to start, Costa Rica<\/a> is a popular tourist destination among US travelers, and just as anyone would. Costa Rica is the perfect travel destination, the perfect place for ex-cons from the US to refresh and relax for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But why is Costa Rica so popular Among US tourists?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where entry to Costa Rica as a US citizen is concerned, there are several requirements. Weather felon or not, these requirements must be met before entering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, according to Costa Rica\u2019s law, you must have at least 6 months remaining on your passport upon entering the country. For those entering by plane, your passport must be presented upon landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Felons must have a return ticket in their possession to show that at the end of the trip they will depart the country. Also, there is an exit fee roughly about $29 that must be paid on departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those entering the country by sea, passports must be presented upon arrival at the various ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those arriving by car, passports along with the vehicle\u2019s registration information must be presented before entering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For US citizens who plan to stay in the country for less than 90 days, a visa isn\u2019t required. But if a US citizen plan to stay more than 90 days then a visa is required, and the visa must be obtained prior to leaving the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Felons wanting to visit Costa Rica are best advised to limit the length of their stay to less than 90 days. Failing to do so will increase the chances of a felon\u2019s criminal record being checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s even more important for felons while in Costa Rica to stay out of trouble, especially if you are a US citizen. The legal system of Costa Rica is way different from that of the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read also: Can a Felon Drive through Canada?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If arrested and placed in jail, for a tourist, a bond is extremely difficult to place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families of felons can be helpful by encouraging their loved ones to travel to Costa Rica, providing they have finished their probation terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the decision has been finalized to travel to Costa Rica, be supportive and help them to plan their trip well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most countries, Americans are subject to scrutiny. So, remind them to obey the law and stay out of trouble, attracting the eyes of the law in Costa Rica will spell doom for a US ex-con.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remind your loved ones that they are taking this trip to Costa Rica to relax and reflect on the past with the intent to chart a new course in life. The goal should be, live a life of hard work, honesty, and integrity. Approximately 2\/3 of felons return to prison within 2 years of their release, but with support, commitment, honesty, and dedication this reality can be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are your thoughts about this blog post about how a felon can travel to Costa Rica? Have you or someone you know going through a similar experience? what was it like, and were they successful?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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