• Costa Rican Citizens
• New identity card
• Renewal of identity card
• New Passport
• Passport for minors
• Travel permits for Costa Rican minors to exit Costa Rica
• Temporary Travel document
• Registration of children of Costa Rican citizens born abroad
• Marriage registration of a Costa Rican citizen married abroad
• Application for Certificate of Delinquency from Costa Rica 
• Certification and translation of the Costa Rican Driver’s License

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Costa Rican ID Card (Cédula)

IMPORTANT: ALL THE IDENTITY CARDS THAT HAVE EXPIRED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 4, 2020, TO FEBRUARY 5, 2020,  HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 6, 2022. 
                     Keeping your ID updated and in good condition is VERY important.
The ID cards are necessary and only document accepted for Costa Rican citizens' procedure at the consulates.
FOR ANY PROCEDURE YOU MUST REQUEST YOUR APPOINTMENT AT EMBASSYCRSG@GMAIL.COM or call +65 6467 1355

Application for the first time
The process of application for the first time of your ID must be done in person.
It is free, and you must make an appointment at the Consulate of your jurisdiction.
REQUIREMENTS:

1. Birth certificate from Costa Rica, may be obtained here.
2. Two passport sized photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) with a light grey background.
3. The applicant must be accompanied by two Costa Rican witnesses which can be family or friends. The witnesses must also bring their original valid ID.

Renewal 
The process of renewing your ID must be done in person.
It is free, and you must make an appointment at the Consulate of your jurisdiction.
REQUIREMENTS:

1. Expired cédula de identidad or a copy of your birth certificate issued by Registro Civil Costa Rica, here.
2. Two passport size photographs (3.5cm x 4.5cm) with a light grey background
3. If your ID has been expired over ten (10) years, it is necessary to be company by two Costa Rican witnesses with their valid ID at the time of renewal.
4. In case of loss or theft, you must submit a police report; if it is not in Spanish, it must be accompanied by the official translation.

The processing of your identity card is free. Only is need it the payment to sending the application to Costa Rica.
You can send it by ordinary mail or courier.
Once you have selected the method, will be informed about the cost and payment method. Shipping payment must be made before your appointment.
DURATION of the procedure:
Please note that it may take up to three months for the new ID arrive at the Consulate where you have requested it.
ONLY can be collected personally by the owner.