Ticos Camp Out to Get Passports
Although calm returned to the Immigration Offices yesterday, most users who were able to get a spot in line had camped out on Monday night at the offices. Many came prepared with blankets, panchos and beach chairs. Most said they really needed to renew or obtain their passport urgently due to upcoming trips or in order to process visitor’s visas in embassies of other countries.
Accounts of people selling spaces for as much as $250 were reported in local media.