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        • DHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for VenezuelansDHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for Venezuelans
        • Great Seal of the United StatesConferencia Centroamericana de Comercio se realizará en Costa Rica
        • Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa LagoUnder Secretary Lago to Lead Trade Mission to Central America
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        • Great Seal of the United StatesConferencia Centroamericana de Comercio se realizará en Costa Rica
        • Ambassador Cynthia TellesRemarks by Ambassador Cynthia Telles on Independence Day
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        • Ambassador Cynthia TellesRemarks by Ambassador Cynthia Telles on Independence Day
Important Message for Social Security beneficiaries in Costa Rica

Important Message for Social Security beneficiaries in Costa Rica

If you receive Social Security benefits and live in Costa Rica, you may need to contact the embassy’s Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits...

2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity

2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity

U.S. Embassy San Jose PD Annual Program Statement

Welcome to the December 2022- Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

Welcome to the December 2022- Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)  Information

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

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COVID-19 Information

30 November, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases

Last updated:11/30/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more…

Laura Richardson, comandante del Comando Sur estadounidense (SOUTHCOM)

Commander of U.S. Southern Command to visit Costa Rica for meetings with Costa Rican, regional...

3 February, 2023 | Featured Event, Press Releases

Press Release Friday, February 3, 2023 U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will arrive in San Jose, Monday, February 6…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Avoiding Road Rage San Jose Metropolitcan Area

1 February, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services

The Embassy has received increased reporting of road rage incidents in the metropolitan San Jose area.  The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration defines road…

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Important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for beneficiaries of Social Security in Costa...

30 January, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services

Important Message to Social Security Beneficiaries in Costa Rica The U.S. Embassy in San Jose is sharing important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for…

Social Security Benefits

Important Message for Social Security beneficiaries in Costa Rica:

27 January, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services

If you receive Social Security benefits and live in Costa Rica, you may need to contact the embassy’s Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits. The…

Welcome to the December 2022- Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

8 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica  HAPPY HOLIDAYS – The U.S. Embassy wishes you and…

DHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for Venezuelans

DHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for Venezuelans

19 October, 2022 | Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases

Release Date: October 12, 2022 Venezuelans who seek to enter the U.S. illegally will be returned to Mexico; New lawful pathway created for some Venezuelans…

Weather Alert

Weather Alert: US Embassy Costa Rica

7 October, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Weather Alert Location: Throughout the country Event: The National Hurricane Center is tracking the development of a tropical storm forming…

Vote

Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022.

13 September, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states…

U.S. Citizen Newsletter

Welcome to the September 2022- Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

1 September, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica: Welcome to the Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter! Stay up…

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Conferencia Centroamericana de Comercio se realizará en Costa Rica

18 August, 2022 | Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases

Invitación para la prensa La Embajada de Estados Unidos invita a la ceremonia de apertura de la Conferencia Centroamericana de Comercio. ¿Cuándo? Lunes 22 de agosto…

Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago

Under Secretary Lago to Lead Trade Mission to Central America

17 August, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago will lead a trade mission of 32 U.S. companies to Central America from August…

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy, San Jose

5 August, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases

Location: Countrywide  Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .  The World Health Organization has…

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Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the...

3 August, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register.  Go to …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution

3 August, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…

Ambassador Cynthia Telles

Remarks by Ambassador Cynthia Telles on Independence Day

8 July, 2022 | Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches

Welcome and good evening to all. Honorable President of the Republic Rodrigo Chaves, President of the Supreme Electoral Court Eugenia Zamora, Vice President Mary Munive,…

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Weather Alert

29 June, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

June 29, 2022 Location: Throughout the country Event: The U.S. National Hurricane Center and Costa Rica’s National Commission on Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE)…

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Students from La Carpio Surf Safer on the Internet

29 June, 2022 | Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases

The bilingual magazine Paper Boat: Exploring my Digital World is now in hands of a group of La Carpio students to learn early in childhood…

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Welcome to the Second Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

17 June, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica:   AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: Happy Fourth of July – The…

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U.S. Embassy San Jose
Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas
San José, Costa Rica
Phone: (506) 2519-2000
Fax: (506) 2519-2305
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