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
FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 14 January, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ballot delivery online, Federal Post Card Application, Federal Voting Assistance Program, FPCA, FVAP, Registering to Vote, Safety Alert, Special Elections
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 you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 January, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Expired U.S. Passports, Message for U.S. Citizens, passport, security-related costs for processing passports
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 platforms indicating that the Juventud Vanguardista Costa Rica is calling for the general public to protest against U.S. policies toward Cuba at the U.S. Embassy in San Jose on Thursday, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 23 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: acs, demonstrations, Planned Protests, U.S. Citizens
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 for U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Service members, eligible family members, and overseas citizens can register to vote between January 1 and February 9, 2022. Voters ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 20 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Congressional District 20, Congressional Districts 11 & 15, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Florida, FVAP, Ohio, Safety Alert, Special Elections
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 States? If you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant, you must be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane. Only limited
exceptions apply. The vaccination requirement does not apply ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Air Travelers, BIBP/Sinopharm, CDC recommendations, Covaxin, COVID-19, Covishield, fully vaccinated, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer-BioNTech, proof of vaccination, Sinovac
Subject: Alert:New CDC Requirements for Entry to the United States Beginning November 8, 2021 Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 October 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: New CDC requirements beginning November 8, 2021, that all airline passengers traveling to the United States must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in addition to ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CDC, Consular Outreach, COVID-19 test, negative COVID-19 test, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
OCTOBER 25, 2021•
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES As we continue to work to protect people from COVID-19, today, the Biden Administration is releasing additional detail around implementation of the new international air travel policy requiring foreign national travelers to the United States to be fully vaccinated. This updated policy puts in place an international travel system that is stringent, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Air Travelers, CDC recommendations, COVID-19, fully vaccinated
Register and request an absentee ballot now for these special Congressional elections: November 2, 2021: Florida Special Primary Election in U.S. Congressional District 20 November 2, 2021: Ohio Special General Election in U.S. Congressional Districts 11 & 15 January 11, 2022: Florida Special General Election in U.S. Congressional District 20 If you would like ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Congressional District 20, Congressional Districts 11 & 15, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Florida, FVAP, Ohio, Safety Alert, Special Elections
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (15 October 2021) Event:Important Information on COVID-19 Testing Requirements Through October 31, 2021. Costa Rican Sanitary Measures and Driving Restrictions Through October 31, 2021. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel COVID 19 In Costa Rica: Costa Rica has confirmed 550,134 cases of COVID-19 as of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Driving Restrictions, Sanitary Measures, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (31 August 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Important Information on COVID-19 Testing Requirements. Costa Rican Sanitary Measures and Driving Restrictions Through September 30. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. COVID 19 In Costa Rica: Costa Rica has confirmed 461,145 cases of COVID-19 as of August 31, 2021. 1,154 ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Travel Alert: National Public Transport Strike Possible on June 15 Location: Costa Rica – Level 4 Do Not Travel Travel Alert: Monday June 14, 2021 Event: National Public Transport Strike Possible on June 15, 2021 Costa Rican media outlets are reporting that the bus and taxi driver unions are calling for a national public transportation strike across Costa Rica ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID-19, demonstrations, Fuerza Publica, National Public Transport Strike, Protest, Safety Alert
Location: Costa Rica Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. Expired passports cannot be used for travel outbound from the United States. Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Jose (May 25, 2021) If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Submit your absentee ballot now in these special elections for federal office: July 27, 2021: Texas Special Runoff Election in U.S. Congressional District 6 August 3, 2021: Ohio Special Primary Election in U.S. Congressional District 11 & 15 If you would like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or need help with the ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Federal Voting Assistance Program, FVAP, New Mexico, NM, Safety Alert, Special Elections
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Media Reporting Sporadic Protests and Road Blocks Across Costa Rica. Government of Costa Rica Extends Nationwide COVID-19 Related Driving Restrictions. Please Read Entire Message. Travel Alert: Tuesday May 11, 2021 Nationwide protests: Costa Rican media outlets and social media sources are reporting that Rescate Nacional ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, Travel Advisory, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Nationwide Daily Driving Restrictions. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 April 2021 Costa Rica has confirmed 236,930 cases of COVID-19 as of April 26, 2021. 641 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, Travel Advisory, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Nationwide Weekend Driving Restrictions. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (17 April 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 227,553 cases of COVID-19 as of April 16, 2021. 507 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 236 ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Charge D’Affaires, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Opening of Land Borders, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces COVID-19 Security Measures for April and Date for Opening of Land Borders. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 March 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 215,178 cases of COVID-19 as of March ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Opening of Land Borders, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
RESIDENTS OF TEXAS AND LOUISIANA: UPCOMING SPECIAL ELECTIONS Submit your absentee ballot now in these special elections for federal office: The following states have elections in the next 90 days: March 20, 2021: Louisiana Special Primary Elections in U.S. Congressional Districts 2* and 5** May 1, 2021: Texas Special Election in U.S. Congressional District 6*** ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Federal Voting Assistance Program, FVAP, Louisiana, Safety Alert, Special Elections, Texas
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Extends Tourist Visa Validity Until June 2, 2021 With Proof of Purchase of COVID-19 Medical Insurance and Notification to Costa Rica’s Tourism Institute (ICT). PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (2 March 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 205,086 cases of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on COVID-19 Restrictions for March 2021. Information on Entry and Exit requirements for Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 February 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 203,914 cases of COVID-19 as of February 26, 2021. 266 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 150 of them ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (21 February 2021) Event: Planned Protests – Monday, February 22nd The U.S. Embassy has received credible open-source information from social media sites indicating several municipalities plan to conduct a protest in front of the Legislative Assembly on Monday, February 22. A specific time for the protest has not yet been announced. According to ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Costa Rican Tourism Institute, demonstrations, downtown San Jose, Fuerza Publica, ICT, Legislative Assembly, Protest, Safety Alert
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (19 February 2021) The U.S. Embassy has received credible open-source information from social media sites indicating several municipalities plan to conduct a protest in front of the Legislative Assembly on Monday, February 22. A specific time for the protest has not yet been announced. According to the information, the group ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: demonstrations, downtown San Jose, Fuerza Publica, Legislative Assembly, Protest, Safety Alert
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (15 February 2021) Event: Planned Protests – Monday, February 15th The U.S. Embassy has received credible open-source information indicating Rescate Nacional (RN) may conduct protests on Monday, February 15, 2021. In the past, protests organized by RN have occurred nationwide and have resulted in roadblocks and associated violence. According to the ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Protest, Rescate Nacional (RN), Safety Alert
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on COVID-19 Restrictions for February 2021. Information on Entry and Exit requirements for Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 January 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 151,382 cases of COVID-19 as of January 28, 2021. 441 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 175 ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Health Alert, travel alert, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Citizens
With the assistance of the United States, the Aerial Surveillance Service (SVA) is adding a new aircraft to facilitate law enforcement and counter-narcotics operations and a new hangar for the U.S. embassy-supported fleet of four UH-1ST helicopters that participate in counter-narcotics operations. The Cessna Grand Caravan will support the Ministry of Public Security Air Surveillance ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Aerial Surveillance Service, counter-narcotics operations, Ministry of Public Security, MSP, SVA
The U.S. Embassy supports the professionalization of Costa Rican police forces. Thanks to this support and a donation of more than USD $1 million, the dormitories for female officers were remodeled and a 59-foot high rappelling tower was built at the Murcielago Police Training Center. “The work we do together is vital to ensuring the ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: 59-foot high rappelling tower, Ambassador Sharon Day, counter-narcotics operations, Ministry of Public Security, MSP, Murcielago Police Training Center, professionalization of Costa Rican police forces.
The donation of five sirens and 300 signals indicating where to go in case of a tsunami will help Quepos, Tivives, Jaco and Esterillos be better prepared to face such natural disasters. This project is the result of the joint work of the U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Representative Humanitarian Assistance Program and the Costa ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: CNE, Costa Rican National Emergencies Committee, Esterillos, Humanitarian Assistance Program, ODR, Office of Defense Representative, Quepos, Tivives
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (19 November 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 127,012 cases of COVID-19 since March 2, 2020. U.S. citizens from all 50 U.S. States and Washington, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 November 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 118,566 cases of COVID-19 as of November 10, 2020. U.S. citizens from all 50 U.S. States and Washington, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
The Office of Defense Representative’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, the Humanitarian Assistance Bureau of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are assisting Costa Rican students and professors so that they have personal hygiene supplies when they return to in-person instruction in classrooms. U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Admiral Craig ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, Commander Admiral Craig Faller, hand washing stations, learning process, ODR, U.S. SOUTHCOM, U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program, UNICEF, United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in November. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (22 October 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 100,616 cases of COVID-19 as of October 22, 2020. Costa Rica’s Ministry of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Message for U.S. Citizens: Limited Appointments for Routine Services Now Available Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (1 October 2020) Event: Effective October 1, the American Citizen Services division of the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica will open a LIMITED NUMBER of appointments for ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on October COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in October. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE.. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 74,604 cases of COVID-19 as of September 29, 2020. Costa Rica’s National Emergency ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Absentee ballot, Costa Rica, Federal Post Card Application, Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, FPCA, FWAB, Vote by mail
Students from Pochotal School in Jaco received school supplies that will facilitate and improve their learning process. Thanks to the United States Embassy Office of Defense Representative Humanitarian Assistance Program, students have now iPads, scientific calculators, fans, tables, folding chairs, dry erase boards, backpacks, hand sanitizers, soccer balls, and other supplies valued at USD 15,000. ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: hand washing stations, learning process, ODR, Pochotal School, U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in September. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (23 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 68,059 cases of COVID-19 as of September 23, 2020. From September ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
The U.S. Embassy donated personal protection equipment to nine schools from indigenous territories of the Brunca Region in the southern zone of Costa Rica. The donation done through the Office of Defense Representative Humanitarian Assistance Program includes hand washing stations, face shields, digital thermometers, paper towels, liquid soap, gel sanitizer, surgical masks, cloth masks, gloves, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: Brunca Region, COVID-19, fighting the world pandemic, hand washing stations, ODR, Rey Curre, U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE.. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (16 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 59,516 cases of Corona virus as of September 16, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Press Release The U.S. Embassy in San José can help U.S citizens request an absentee ballot and send it to their election office in the United States U.S. citizens living in Costa Rica can vote in the U.S. general election on November 3 by requesting an absentee ballot and sending it ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Absentee ballot, Costa Rica, Federal Post Card Application, Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, FPCA, FWAB, Vote by mail
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 52,549 cases of Corona virus as of September 10, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Tuesday, September 10, 2020 Press Release The U.S. Embassy donated medical supplies to the National Emergencies Committee (CNE) through the U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program. The donation includes: 40,300 surgical masks 6,700 N95 masks 6,000 face shields 165 portable hand washing stations 16 field tents for 16 people 10 field tents for 40 people. ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: CNE, COVID-19, fighting the world pandemic, hand washing stations, N95 masks, National Emergencies Committee, surgical masks, U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (1 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 42,184 cases of Corona virus as of September 1, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 38,485 cases of Corona virus as of August 29, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
August 26, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day: “Costa Rica has experienced the misdeeds of CCCC, having worked with its subsidiary CHEC on the project to widen Route 32. CCCC and its subsidiaries are a threat to every country’s sovereignty, economic growth, and environmental quality.” MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, CCCC, China Communications Construction Company, Michael R. Pompeo, People’s Republic of China, PRC, visa restrictions
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Updated Information on Entry Requirements from U.S. Citizens and Holders of Temporary and Permanent Residency in Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAG Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (24 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 34,463 cases of Corona virus as of August 24, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
The United States Southern Command is donating three field hospitals to the Costa Rican Social Security Board (CCSS), as part of the U.S. government ongoing assistance to nations responding to the global pandemic. “In times like these we can only overcome the difficulties we face together as neighbors, communities, and governments. We stand shoulder to ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, COVID-19, Field Hospitals, ODR, Southern Command
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: New Commercial Repatriaion Flights Announced. Information on Current COVID-19 Related Restrictions. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (18 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 29,643 cases of Corona virus as of August 18, 2020. The Ministry of Health has announced gradual ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 (Escazu Municipal Police or PME, which is the largest police force in Escazu) has temporarily suspended public services after staff tested positive for COVID-19. PME officials have reported that all ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Police Services in Escazu, Policia Municipalidad Escazu, Reopening, united airline
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 start date, please contact us at
sanjoseniv@state.go v with your I-20 or DS-2019 and we will schedule you as soon as possible within the constraints of social distancing norms as mandated ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases | Tags: DS-2019, I-20, Students visa, Visa F, Visa J, Visa M
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 Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 23,872 cases of Corona virus as of August 10 , 2020. ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 Repatriation Flights for August. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (7 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 22,081 cases of Corona virus as of August ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 Prevention Homes offer academic tutoring, music, gardening, cooking, handicrafts, silk screen print-making, and karate classes to young students, as well as psychological support for minors whose development and welfare are at risk. INL supports these homes ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, INL, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Jorge Debravo, National Jorge Debravo Youth Award
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 travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica due to COVID-19. Travelers to Costa Rica may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, Travel Advisory, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
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 Repatriation Flights for August. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (5 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 20,417 cases of Corona virus as of August 5, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 Repatriation Flights for August. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (3 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 19,402 cases of Corona virus as of August 3, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 organizations will develop bilateral programs, use of technology, pedagogic materials, exchange of experts and researchers, workshops, and pronunciation practice with English native speakers. U.S. Ambassador Sharon Day stated that this ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, English teaching, National Learning Institute
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Government Announces Plan to Gradually Reopen Costa Rica to Tourists. Information on Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose(23 July 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 13,129 cases of Corona virus as of July 23, 2020. On July 23, the Government of Costa Rica announced a ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
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 face masks and 107,000 surgical face masks. The face masks were purchased on the local market, for a total value of USD 60,000. Since the beginning of the sanitary emergency ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, CIET, COVID-19, ODR
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 and raise their voice against domestic violence. The Campaign Make Yourself Heard: The Walls Do Not Speak, You Need To! explains what domestic violence is with clear messages on relationships ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, INL, PANI
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 READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose(10 July 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 6845 cases of Corona virus as of July 9, 2020. On July 10, The Ministry of Health announced new ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
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 ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (9 July 2020) The Costa Rica Directorate of Migration has announced that tourists who entered the country after December 17, 2019 have been ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
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 to Houston and Weekly Service from Liberia to Houston. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (7 July 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 5486 cases of Corona virus as ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
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 Jose (2 July 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 4023 cases of Corona virus as of July 2, 2020. On July 2, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) placed much of Costa Rica’s Greater Metropolitan Area ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
July 2, 2020 The U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Representative (ODR) donated personal protection equipment supplies to Costa Rican municipalities. Local governments received more than 15,000 face masks, 140,000 gloves, more than 3,000 protective glasses, 77 gallons of hand gel, and 3,000 bottles of half liter of hand gel. U.S. Ambassador Sharon Day stated ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, COVID-19, Local Governments, municipalities
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 Jose (28 June 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 3130 cases of Corona virus as of June 28, 2020. The Ministry of Health has announced the border closure will be extended until August 1, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Travel Alert: Ministry of Health Announces New Preventative Measures and Information on Repatriation FlightsGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (23 June 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 2368 cases of Corona virus as of June 23, 2020. The Health Ministry has announced that as of June 27, all commercial ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
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 Jose (22 June 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 2277 cases of Corona virus as of June 22, 2020. The Health Ministry has announced that as of June 27, all commercial workers who interact ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Travel Alert: Ministry of Health Suspends Additional Reopening Measures Due to Increase in CV 19 Cases Event: Important Information Regarding COVID-19 Preventative Measures and Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Costa Rica has confirmed 2213 cases of Corona virus as of June 21, 2020. Due to the recent increase of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
As part of the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Coast Guard, the U.S. Embassy announced the donation of the services of a special adviser to create the comprehensive 10-year strategic plan for Costa Rican Coast Guard Service, maintenance sheets, tutorial videos, and a commemorative book. The Costa Rican National Coast Guard Service of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, for Costa Rican Coast Guard Service, illicit trafficking, INL
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Travel Alert: Information New COVID 19 Measures and Additional Repatriation Flights to the United States Costa Rica has confirmed 1375 cases of Corona virus as of June 9, 2020. The Health Ministry and the National Emergency Commission (CNE) on June 7 announced an orange alert ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: MPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON EXTENDED BORDER CLOSING, GRADUAL REOPENING, AND REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. On May 29, the Costa Rican government announced that the country remains on track to continue its reopening plan with several ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUAL REOPENING AND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has announced a plan for a gradual reopening. As of May 16, Costa Rica further eased Coronavirus restrictions and ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUAL REOPENING AND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has announced a plan for a gradual reopening. As of May 16, Costa Rica further eased Coronavirus restrictions and ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUAL REOPENING AND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has announced a plan for a gradual reopening. As of May 16, Costa Rica further eased Coronavirus restrictions ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUAL REOPENING AND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has announced a plan for a gradual reopening. Beginning on May 16, Costa Rica will further ease Coronavirus restrictions ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUAL REOPENING AND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health has announced a plan for a gradual reopening. Beginning on May 16, Costa Rica will further ease Coronavirus restrictions ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. **Please note that current border restrictions prohibiting foreigners from entering Costa Rica have been extended through June 15. Current vehicle restrictions will also remain in place through May 15. Tourists ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ADDITIONAL REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY. **Please note that current border restrictions prohibiting foreigners from entering Costa Rica have been extended through May 15. Current vehicle restrictions will also remain in place through May 15. ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. **Please note that current border restrictions prohibiting foreigners from entering Costa Rica have been extended through May 15. Current vehicle restrictions will also remain in place through May 15. Tourists who entered Costa ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: United Airlines has resumed limited commercial service between San Jose and the United States through May 15. For more information, please visit their website at
www.united.com . For the latest status of the San Jose airport and a list ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Health Alert, Novel Coronavirus
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The U.S. Embassy in San Jose and the U.S. State Department have coordinated with United Airlines to offer an additional commercial flight from Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline, VEMSA
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The U.S. Embassy in San Jose and the U.S. State Department have coordinated with United Airlines to offer a commercial flight from Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Houston, ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Golfito, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
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 9 – Monday April 13, due to observance of local holidays. If you have an emergency requiring Consular assistance, please call +506-2519 2000 or visit our embassy website at
https://cr.usembassy.gov/ Current ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Golfito, U.S. Citizens
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 Rican Social Security Institution (CCSS). The equipment was purchased from local Costa Rican providers and it included: 9.700 medical gowns 57.000 pairs of surgical gloves. There will be a second ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Sharon Day, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, COVID-19, Health Alert, Novel Coronavirus, ODR, U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program
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 May 17, 2020. The Immigration Administration will also limit in-person operations through May 17 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Documents that would have expired during that ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: COVID-19, Immigration, legal permanence, Novel Coronavirus
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 by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 6, 2020, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health identified one case of COVID-19 in an American Citizen ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus
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 to provide the below services in Golfito at the date and times indicated and to answer questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please indicate ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Golfito, U.S. Citizens
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. From 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, we will be providing services via phone only. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have an emergency please call 2519-2000.
Read More» By ramirezej | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, U.S. Citizens
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose January 8, 2020 Location: Costa Rica Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to review security, safety, and emergency procedures. ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: caution, Middle East, Security Alert, Travel Advisory
Fraud Alert – U.S. Embassy San Jose December 10, 2019 Location: Costa Rica, nationwide Event: American Citizen Services has received reports from U.S. citizens living in Costa Rica reporting telephone calls from individuals purporting to work for the U.S Embassy in San Jose. The callers state the Embassy is updating profiles of U.S. citizens for the Costa ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: fraud, Fraud Alert, Health Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens, Ministry of Hacienda, respiratory viruses, RSV, telephone calls, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert –U.S. Embassy San Jose October 4, 2019 Location: Costa Rica Information: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses tend to be very common in Costa Rica from May through September. Respiratory Syncytial Virus causes more serious health problems in children under 1 year of age, and up to two years of age. A child with ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Health Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens, respiratory viruses, RSV, U.S. Citizens
Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Tamarindo. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Tamarindo at the date and times indicated and to answer questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Consular Outreach, Message for U.S. Citizens, Tamarindo, Tilaran, U.S. Citizens
Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Tilaran. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Tilaran at the date and times indicated and to answer questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Consular Outreach, Message for U.S. Citizens, Tamarindo, Tilaran, U.S. Citizens
Subject: Alert: Security Alert-Possible Protests in San Jose September 3, 2019 Security Alert—U.S. Embassy San Jose According to open source information, two protests may occur on Tuesday morning in San José. Taxis may begin at 0600 in Loma Linda and drive East on Route 39 to La Casa Presidencial in Zapote. ANEP Unión members may begin ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Alert
Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Perez Zeledon. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Perez Zeledon at the date and times indicated and to answer questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Consular Outreach, Dominical, Message for U.S. Citizens, Perez Zeledon, U.S. Citizens
The Tico Times Brian Davis / Peace Corps Volunteer October 9, 2018 In July 2017, Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) Brian was introduced to Nancy Fitzimons Alvarado, a 1989 Peace Corps Volunteer and the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Bricks to Bread. Brian partnered up with Bricks to Bread with the hopes of bringing a great ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Press Releases | Tags: Talamanca
San José, September 18, 2018 Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce two upcoming Consular events – routine Consular services for U.S. citizens in and Uvita and a Town Hall event in Perez Zeledon. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Uvita and to answer any questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: immigration protest
San José, September 18, 2018 Local and social media report that last week’s demonstrations against the host government’s fiscal plan likely will continue this week throughout Costa Rica, and particularly in San Jose. Protesters may express their opposition by interrupting government services, creating traffic jams, and disrupting local commerce. This may occur with little or ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: immigration protest
The Tico Times Katherine Stanley August 9, 2018 Their outstanding academic performance, English fluency, leadership, and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have paid off: six Costa Rican students have won a scholarship for technical studies in the United States. María Nazareth Mata Castillo, Valeria Saborío Barquero, Diego Hernández Montero, Maxwell Jornae Pita ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 28 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Press Releases | Tags: CCCN, CRUSA Foundation
The Tico Times July 30, 2018 Many Peace Corps Volunteers across the country have the opportunity to work with the Guías y Scouts, including the troop pictured above, which was formed one year ago. Volunteer Xavier helped celebrate with them by participating in various scout activities including learning how to build a tent, build a ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Press Releases | Tags: Talamanca
