Medicines & Narcotics
Some medicines must meet certain requirements to clear Costa Rica Customs.
read more closeNarcotics and dangerous drugs are prohibited entry. There are severe civil and/or criminal charges up to 20 years in prison if you bring illegal drugs through Customs. If you require medicines containing habit-forming drugs or narcotics (e.g., cough medicine, diuretics, heart drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants, stimulants, etc.), you must:
Have all drugs, medicines, and similar products properly identified
Carry only such quantity as would normally be used by an individual having the health problem requiring the drugs or medicines in your possession
Have either a prescription or written statement from your personal physician that the medicine is being used under a doctor's direction and that it is necessary for your physical well-being while traveling.
Declare such drugs or medications to the Customs officer.
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