Puerto Limon - Clearance
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Contact “Limon Port Control” on VHF channel 14 or 16 just prior to entering the commercial port area. Limon Port Control is staffed 24/7 and only closes on Christmas and New Year’s day. The Port Control operators speak English and Spanish.
Clearing In
No agent is required for clearance. Call Limon Port Control on VHF Channel 14 and 16 to clear in and out of Costa Rica. Port Control will make arrangements for the six government agencies to come out to your vessel at the same time. The six agency representatives include Immigrations, Port Authority, Harbour Master, Health Department, Vegetable Quarantine official, and Meat Quarantine official.
Multiple copies of documents are required: 5 copies of passports; 3 copies of crew list; 2 copies of the ship’s papers and a zarpe from your last port. Declare guns, ammunition, illegal drugs, foods, pets, spear guns/slings, etc.
Clearing Out
Call Limon Port Control to make arrangements to clear out. Port Control will make arrangements with Customs, Immigration, and the Harbour Master to meet you for the completion of paperwork.
Normal government business hours are from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Fees
Fees can be paid in Costa Rican colones or United State dollars.
Harbour Fee: The Harbour Master will give you a payment voucher for $50 USD during your initial meeting. You must take the voucher to a local bank and pay the related fee. The bank may not accept U.S. dollars for payment of the voucher. Return the paid receipt to the Harbor Master prior to clearing out of Costa Rica.
Updated February 2011.
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