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        • Businesses should respect international human rights wherever they operateFederal Public Register- Public Notice 11647
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First Lady Jill Biden and Ashley Biden will travel to Ecuador, Panamá, and Costa Rica

First Lady Jill Biden and Ashley Biden will travel to Ecuador, Panamá, and Costa Rica

From May 18 – May 23, 2022 in advance of the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas...

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen government institutions through civil society engagement.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)  Information

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

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Fulbright Scholarship program – Postgraduate 2023

Fulbright Scholarship program – Postgraduate 2023

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States.

  
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  • Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
  • Fulbright Scholarship program – Postgraduate 2023

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COVID-19 Information

20 May, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases

Last updated: 5/20/202  ***    Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must…

Businesses should respect international human rights wherever they operate

Federal Public Register- Public Notice 11647

3 May, 2022 | Events, News, Press Releases

DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11647] National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct: Notice of Opportunity To Submit Written Comments SUMMARY: On June 16, 2021,…

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Message For U.S. Citizens: Extension of expired passport program

8 April, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Jose (April 8, 2022) Location:  Costa Rica Subject:  Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. PassportsIf you are…

"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…

register to vote

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.…

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Information for Air Travelers

9 December, 2021 | Events, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas

For comprehensive information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html# . 1. Who must be vaccinated to travel to the United…

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Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

26 November, 2021 | Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose is conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your…

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