How To Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License In Costa Rica
- Collect all the documents that are in the “Required Documents” section.
- Submit your documents to Departamento de Acreditacin de Conductores de la Direccin General de Educacin Vial (COSEVI, la Uruca). Applications are accepted from 8 and 11 am.
- Office locations are listed under the the section “Office Office Locations and Contacts”.
- Make sure you pay all fees applicable.
- Complete and pass all mandatory tests.
Documents Required Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License
- Valid identity
- Passport or any other document that proves you’re within Costa Rica legally, example document of residency
- The driver’s license you have currently from a foreign country (must remain valid)
- Medical certificate
Note:
Send 2 copies of each document required
Office Locations and Contacts
Driver License Offices
Sede centralPhone: 2227-5158 ext. 124
Direccin General Educacin Vial, del hospital de la mujer 400 metros al sur mano derecha
Alajuela
Phone: 2441-5448
Contiguo plantel de Misterio Obras Pblicas y Transportes, Montesillos
Gupiles
Phone: 2710-4268
Contiguo a la delegacin de Polica de Transito
Liberia
Phone: 2666-2095
Contiguo a la delegacin de polica de Transito
Nicoya
Phone: 2685-7257
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
Puntarenas
Phone: 2663-7856
Barrio Chacarita contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
Prez Zeledn
Phone: 2771-4859
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
Ro Claro
Phone: 2789-7016
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
San Ramn
Phone: 2445-5937
Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
San Carlos
Phone: 2460-4665
Contiguo a la delegacin de polica de Transito
Limn
Phone: 2797-1183
Barrio Sandoval, contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
Cartago
Phone: 2553-3329
Barrio el Carmen, Contiguo al plantel de Obras Publicas
What Are All The Eligibility
B1, B2, B3, B4, A1, A2, A3, D1, D2, D3 E1, E2
- Minimum 18 , (see the requirements for minors)
- Possibility to show valid ID and medical certificate
- Achieved a basic driver’s license
A-1 Licenses for Minors
- Possibility to show valid identity document and medical certification
Paid insurance policy
Validity
License to drive 3 years old
Documentation is needed
Foreigners living who lives in Costa Rica may drive the same kind of vehicle that is permitted under their current license for three months (counted as that date you made your first entry to the territory) without needing to apply for an Costa Rican driver’s license. If you plan to drive within the country for more than 3 months it is recommended that you apply for an ordinary license.
External Links
- COSEVI:
- https://www.csv.go.cr/homologacion-licencias-conducir-extranjera
How To Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License In Costa Rica