QCOSTARICA — Starting today, May 12, the fees for passport, DIMEX, and ControlPas processing will change, according to an official statement from RACSA and Correos de Costa Rica (Post Office).
The new price for processing a passport or DIMEX will be ¢8,203.5 + VAT, while the ControlPas process will cost ¢8,303.5 + VAT.
The above costs are only for processing, in addition to the cost of US$75 for a Costa Rican passport, the cost for a DIMEX card (first issue, duplicate, or renewal) is between US$95 and US$133, and US$3 for the ControlPas.
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According to both institutions, the adjustment responds to the need to cover current operating costs and continue investing in technology, with the goal of maintaining an efficient, secure service with high quality standards.
“Correos de Costa Rica, with the technological support of RACSA, has offered passport services since 2012 and has maintained its rates unchanged ever since. This adjustment is undoubtedly necessary to continue providing quality service with the availability and speed that characterizes it, always grateful to our customers for their preference,” stated Katherine Pacheco Jiménez, Commercial Manager of Correos de Costa Rica.
For her part, Marielos Brenes, service leader at RACSA, emphasized that the rates had not been changed in over a decade, making this update essential to ensure the sustainability of the system.
Payments can be made through the virtual branch or directly at the counter at the time of the appointment. The service includes delivery of the document to your home or to any post office branch in the country.
RACSA and Correos de Costa Rica currently operate 25 electronic service counters throughout the country, where procedures are handled for both minors and adults.
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No word yet from the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) of any changes in its fees.
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