COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information: Costa Rica has 454 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders, as of 4/05/2020. Entry and Exit Requirements: Currently, and continuing until April…
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Jose (7 April 2020)
Due to countrywide travel restrictions routine consular services will not be offered on Wednesday, April 8 and the U.S. Embassy will be closed Thursday April…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose (6 April 2020)
Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Costa Rica has now confirmed 467 cases of COVID-19…
The U.S. fights coronavirus worldwide [rolling updates]
This rolling collection of photos, tweets and articles offers a snapshot of the U.S. commitment to fighting COVID-19 worldwide. We will update frequently. Follow this…
U.S. Embassy Donates Essential Equipment to Costa Rican CCSS
The United States Embassy -through the U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program- did the first of two donations of medical protection equipment to the Costa…
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options…
U.S. scientists work tirelessly on coronavirus vaccines
By Dave Reynolds -Mar 19, 2020 U.S. innovators are rushing to combat the new coronavirus, with vaccines already in development and new treatment options being…
AUTHORIZED LEGAL PERMANENCE UNDER THE TOURISM SUBCATGEGORY
The period of legal permanence authorized for foreign persons under the migratory subcategory of Tourism who entered the country after December 17, is extended until…
The United States Embassy in Costa Rica is reducing or cancelling nonimmigrant visa appointments
Beginning March 18, the United States Embassy in Costa Rica is reducing or cancelling nonimmigrant visa appointments with exceptions for emergencies and some H-2 visa…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica March 6, 2020 Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed…
U.S. Embassy Donates Building and Armored Vehicles to Costa Rican Police Force
San Jose, February 7th, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) donated a K-9 building to Costa Rica’s investigative…
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the worl
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 …
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado at a Press Availability
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA JANUARY 21, 2020 MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon. We would like to welcome to the…
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit Reaffirms the Relationship between the United States and Costa Rica
San José- January 21, 2020 With his visit to Costa Rica, U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo reaffirms the strong bilateral relationship between the United…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Outreach Event in Golfito
Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Golfito. Our Consular staff will be on hand…
Message for U.S. Citizens: ACS Services on Tuesday, January 21
On Tuesday, January 21, the Consular Section will be open for American Citizen Services from 8:00 to 10:00 am and from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. …
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Florida
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 16, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Florida…
Principal Deputy Assistance Secretary Julie Chung Visits Costa Rica
Principal Deputy Assistance Secretary (PDAS) Julie Chung visited Costa Rica for the first time to discuss top U.S.-Costa Rican priorities, such as security, trade and…
Travel Advisory- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy San Jose January 13, 2020 Location: Costa Rica Event: Level 2 Travel Advisory: Exercise Increased Caution Country Summary: While petty crime…
