COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information: Costa Rica has 26129 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders, as of 8/13 /2020. Entry and Exit Requirements: Until August 1, only…
Security Alert: Escazu Municipal Police Announces Temporary Suspension of Services
Location: Escazu, San Jose Events: Temporary Suspension of Municipal Police Services in Escazu (San Jose). August 12, 2020 Embassy contacts have confirmed the Policia Municipalidad Escazu…
Students with a J, F or M category of visa
If you are a student with a J, F or M category of visa, pursuing a full course of study and you have an imminent…
Costa Rica Announces Changes to Closed Phase of COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Current Restrictions...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Changes to Closed Phase of COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Current Restrictions and…
Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel To Costa Rica. Information on CV-19 Restrictions for August...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel to Costa Rica. COVID-19 Related Restrictions for August. …
INL Project Receives National Recognition
The U.S. Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) project Prevention Homes was rewarded with the National Jorge Debravo Youth Award. The…
Travel Advisory: COSTA RICA — Level 4: Do Not Travel
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…
Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel To Costa Rica. Information on CV-19 Restrictions for August...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel to Costa Rica. COVID-19 Related Restrictions for August. …
Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel To Costa Rica. Information on CV-19 Restrictions for August...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on Gradual Reopening of Air Travel to Costa Rica. COVID-19 Related Restrictions for August. …
The U.S. Embassy and the National Learning Institute Partner to Improve English Teaching
The U.S. Embassy and the National Learning Institute (INA) signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate training in English teaching for the institute’s professors. Both…
Travel Alert: Government Announces Plan to Gradually Reopen Costa Rica to Tourists (23 July 2020)
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Government Announces Plan to Gradually Reopen Costa Rica to Tourists. Information on Repatriation Flights. PLEASE…
The United States Donates Face Masks to CCSS
The U.S. Embassy’s Office of the Defense Representative donated 145,000 face masks to the Costa Rican Social Security Board (CCSS). This donation includes 38,000 N-95…
Make Yourself Heard!
The Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Embassy launched a special campaign to encourage youth to make themselves heard…
Economic Impact Payments for U.S. Social Security Recipients
If I live outside the United States and not in a U.S. Territory, how and when will I get my economic impact payment (EIP)? Social…
Travel Alert: Ministry of Health Announces New Restrictions For Greater Metropolitian Area (10 July...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Ministry of Health Announces New Restrictions of Movement for Greater Metropolitan Area. Information on Available Repatriation Flights. PLEASE…
Travel Alert: Migration Directorate Announces Extension of Stay for Tourists. (9 July 2020)
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event:Migration Directorate Announces Extension of Stay for Tourists. Information on COVID-19 Related Restrictions and Available Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ…
Travel Alert: Information on COVID 19 Related Restrictions and United Announces Additional Repatration...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event:Travel Alert: Information on Continued COVID 19 Related Restrictions; United Announces Daily Service from San Jose…
Press Realease: Humanitarian Flights
Friday, July 3, 2020 Humanitarian Flights The U.S. Embassy, in coordination with airlines United and Spirit and the Costa Rican government, has organized regular…
Travel Alert: Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Preventative Measures and Repatriation Flights. (2...
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Preventative Measures and Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San…
