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COVID-19 Information

Last updated:11/30/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No The Costa Rica Tourism Board ...

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 30 November, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Alert, COVID-19, Health Issues, News, Novel Coronavirus

Commander of U.S. Southern Command to visit Costa Rica for meetings with Costa Rican, regional leaders

Press Release Friday, February 3, 2023 U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will arrive in San Jose, Monday, February 6 for her first official visit to the country. Richardson’s four-day agenda in Costa Rica includes scheduled meetings with President Rodrigo Chaves, Minister of Public Security Jorge Luis Torres and other ...

By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 3 February, 2023 | Topics: Featured Event, Press Releases | Tags: Central American Security Conference, CENTSEC, President Rodrigo Chaves, SOUTHCOM, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, U.S. Southern Command

Message for U.S. Citizens: Avoiding Road Rage San Jose Metropolitcan Area

The Embassy has received increased reporting of road rage incidents in the metropolitan San Jose area. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration defines road rage as “anassault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway.” These assaults can take the form of aggressive driving with the intent to cause harm or fear, verbal ...

By ramirezej | 1 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American Citizens Services, Avoiding Road Rage, Message for U.S. Citizens

Important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for beneficiaries of Social Security in Costa Rica

Important Message to Social Security Beneficiaries in Costa Rica The U.S. Embassy in San Jose is sharing important information from the Federal Benefits Unit for beneficiaries of Social Security. If you receive Social Security benefits and live in Costa Rica, you may need to contact the Embassy’s Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits. In addition ...

By ramirezej | 30 January, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: benefits suspended, Federal Benefits Unit, Social Security beneficiaries, SSA-7161, SSA-7162

Important Message for Social Security beneficiaries in Costa Rica:

If you receive Social Security benefits and live in Costa Rica, you may need to contact the embassy’s Federal Benefits Unit to continue receiving benefits. The Social Security Administration resumed mailing Foreign Enforcement Questionnaires [forms SSA-7161 (Pdf – 74 KB) and SSA-7162 (Pdf – 59 KB)] in late June 2022. Forms were mailed to individuals whose last two ...

By ramirezej | 27 January, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: benefits suspended, Federal Benefits Unit, Social Security beneficiaries, SSA-7161, SSA-7162

Welcome to the December 2022- Quarterly U.S. Citizen newsletter!

Stay up to date on key topics important to the U.S. citizen community in Costa Rica HAPPY HOLIDAYS – The U.S. Embassy wishes you and your family a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! HELP YOUR FELLOW U.S. CITIZENS – Become a Citizen Liaison Volunteer A Citizen Liaison Volunteer (CLV) is a key component ...

By ramirezej | 8 December, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ADULT PASSPORT RENEWALS, Beach Safety, Citizen Liaison Volunteer (CLV), CRIME IN COSTA RICA, Protective measures:

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