During the official visit of the President of Costa Rica to Singapore from 1 to 4 December 2008, Costa Rica and Singapore decided to launch free trade negotiations.

On 29 January 2010, after four rounds of negotiations, Costa Rica and Singapore concluded free trade negotiations.  Singapore and Costa Rica signed the Singapore-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (SCRFTA) on 06 April 2010.

Documents relating to the negotiations
06 April 2010	Singapore and Costa Rica signed the Singapore-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (SCRFTA)
29 January 2010	Costa Rica and Singapore conclude free trade negotiations
15 January 2010	Costa Rica. Conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations for the FTA
4 September 2009	Singapore. Costa Rica and Singapore conclude third round of negotiations of FTA
18 August 2009	Conclusion of the second round of negotiations for the FTA
22 April 2009	Singapore. Costa Rica and Singapore conclude first round of free trade negotiations
2 December 2008	Costa Rica and Singapore to negotiate free trade agreement
Source: Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore

On 20 December 2012 and 04 March 2013, Costa Rica’s National Assembly approved in first and second debates, respectively, the FTA between Costa Rica and Singapore. On 01 July 2013, the Costa Rica-Singapore Free Trade Agreement entered into force.

Documents relating to entry into force
01 July 2013	Costa Rica-Singapore FTA enters into force
04 March 2013	Costa Rica’s National Assembly approves -in second debate- FTA between Costa Rica and Singapore
20 December 2012	Costa Rica’s National Assembly approves -in first debate- FTA between Costa Rica and Singapore
Source: Ministerio de Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (COMEX)

• Ministerio de Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (COMEX)
• Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore