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Students from La Carpio Surf Safer on the Internet

Students from La Carpio Surf Safer on the Internet

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 about how to prevent fake news and to safely surf the Internet...

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Health Alert

The CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result...

Religious freedom: A U.S. founding principle

Religious freedom: A U.S. founding principle

Religious freedom is a core American value and a universal human right. It’s also a vital foreign policy priority, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said June 2...

U.S. Embassy San Jose PD Annual Program Statement

U.S. Embassy San Jose PD Annual Program Statement

PD San Jose invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.

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COVID-19 Information

1 July, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases

Last updated: 7/01/2022 ***  As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above to show a negative…

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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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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy, San Jose (June 13, 2022)

15 June, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases

Location: Countrywide   Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery…

"Petra" es una caldera que funciona con biomasa

INOLASA: 15 Years of Innovation to Protect the Environment

6 April, 2022 | Environment, News, Press Releases

INOLASA, company devoted to the production and marketing of vegetable oils, soy lecithin and flour for animal consumption, began a transformation process in 2007 to…

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Launch of Pay.gov DS-82 Passport Renewal Online Fee Payment Program

22 March, 2022 | Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy San Jose will begin supporting online payment for DS-82 passport…

United States and Costa Rica Sign Migration Arrangement

United States and Costa Rica Sign Migration Arrangement

17 March, 2022 | Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases

U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia Telles; the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; and Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado signed an arrangement establishing…

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$1 Billion in New U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine This Week

17 March, 2022 | Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 16, 2022 In recent days, Russia has escalated its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war on Ukraine,…

Ambassador Telles Officially Assumes Her Diplomatic Functions in Costa Rica

Ambassador Telles Officially Assumes Her Diplomatic Functions in Costa Rica

11 March, 2022 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases

Presentation of credential letters to President Alvarado formalizes the beginning of Ambassador Telles’ work in the country She arrived in the country on March 8…

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Message to U.S. Citizens: Certain Colones Bills to be withdrawn from Circulation February 1, 2022

28 January, 2022 | Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Jose (January 27, 2022) Location:  Costa Rica Subject:  Certain Colones Bills to be withdrawn from Circulation February 1, 2022…

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United States Supports Women Entrepreneurs and Students in Costa Rica

27 January, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs

The U.S. Embassy’s support allows 69 students from science high schools and public teaching centers that are part of the Ministry of Public Education’s National…

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Event: Travel Advisory – Costa Rica Level 4: Do Not Travel

25 January, 2022 | Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Do not travel to Costa Rica due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international…

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Event: Travel Advisory – Costa Rica Level 3: Reconsider Travel

19 January, 2022 | Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica (January 19, 2022) Reconsider travel to Costa Rica due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica…

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

14 January, 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: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports

3 January, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Jose (January 3, 2022) Location:  Costa Rica Subject:  Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If…

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Alert: Planned Protests – Thursday, December 23, 2021

23 December, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (22 December 2021) Event: Planned Protests – Thursday, December 23, 2021 The U.S. Embassy has received credible information from open-source social media…

RESIDENTS of TEXAS: UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION

RESIDENTS of TEXAS: UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION

20 December, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Register and Request Your Absentee Ballot Now for this Upcoming Election: March 1, 2022: Texas Primary Election The State of Texas will conduct a primary election…

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Message For U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Jose (17 December 2021)

17 December, 2021 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services

 Location: Worldwide  Event:  Passport Fee Increase Effective December 27, 2021 Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge will increase from $60 to $80 for U.S.…

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