The US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica announced the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Golfito.

The embassy’s Consular staff will be on hand to provide several services in Golfito on January 30th and to answer questions.

Those who wish to RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, must indicate their preference by writing to [email protected]. It is important to take into account that applicable fees must be paid in cash in Colones. No checks, credit cards, or U.S. dollars can be accepted.

Golfito:
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 2020
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Town Hall for Citizen Services Information
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Citizen Services for Passport Renewals, Federal Benefits Inquiries, Voting Assistance, and Notarials.
WHERE: Fish Hook Marina and Lodge

Adult Passport Renewals: 67,700 colones. To be eligible, you must present a 10-year passport that is valid or expired less than five years ago. You will need to submit a DS-82 form and a 2”-by-2” passport photo with a light-colored background. We cannot process applications for lost/stolen passports, or renewals for applicants under age 16. We also cannot accept photos that do not conform to the prescribed standards. Please be sure your photos conform to the official standards found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/photos.html.

“To utilize Embassy San Jose’s courier return service, go to the below link and complete the online form. The information submitted must match the identity of the applicant and correspond with a recent passport service. https://www.correos.go.cr/webservicios/US_services/
Please include your current phone number and email address, as you will be contacted by Correos de Costa Rica directly once your passport is ready. If the payment is accepted, an invoice will be sent to your email address. Alternatively, you may save your invoice in PDF format for printing”.

“Upon receipt of your invoice, please forward it to [email protected] to ensure we flag your passport for courier return.
Notary Services: 30,800 colones per seal. The presence of the person requesting the notary and legal proof of identity are required.

Federal Benefits and Voter Assistance: The embassy will also accept applications for replacement Social Security cards and will have informational material on Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors, as well as voter registration applications.