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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 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 …
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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
Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce the upcoming Consular event – routine services for U.S. citizens in Dominical. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Dominical at the date and times indicated and to answer questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary services, and federal benefits inquiries, please …
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Consular Outreach, Dominical, Message for U.S. Citizens, Perez Zeledon, U.S. Citizens
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 …
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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 …
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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 7, 2018 Local media report that Costa Rican unions are planning to strike starting on Monday, September 10, in downtown San Jose. Strikes will continue throughout the week. Protestors may express their opposition to the new fiscal plan being discussed in National Assembly by shutting down certain government services and creating traffic jams …
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By castroja3 | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: immigration protest
Location: Nicaragua and its border areas Event: Roadblocks are present throughout Nicaragua, including the border crossings with Costa Rica, making overland travel unpredictable; road travel is even more dangerous after dark, when the likelihood of violence at roadblocks, and other crime, increases. Nicaraguan authorities may deny entry to travelers attempting to cross into Nicaragua via …
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Nicaragua and its border areas
Coming to Costa Rica soon? Follow the below tips and exercise caution and good judgment to make your stay a pleasant and safe one. Know Your Environment Costa Rica lies in an active seismic zone; small earthquakes are commonplace and authorities sometime limit access to national parks near active volcanoes for safety. During the rainy …
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Beach Safety, Drink Responsibly, Driving and Vehicle Rental, Getting Help from the Embassy, Hospitalization in Costa Rica, Staying Safe, STEP
Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To …
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 12 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: FVAP, Primary Elections
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace the formally used Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel …
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Safety and Security Information, STEP, Travel Advisory