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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.  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.  
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By | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: ,

Secretario de Estado Mike Pompeo

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 January 18-23. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Berlin on January 19 to attend the jointly hosted German-UN international conference on Libya, as part of the three-point plan UN Special Representative ...
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By | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

Principal Deputy Assistance Secretary Julie Chung with young people from the Desamparados

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 foreign policy. During her official three-day visit, PDAS Chung met with Costa Rican government officials and visited several U.S. companies in Costa Rica. “Costa Rica and the United States share ...
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By | 14 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases

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 is the predominant threat for tourists in Costa Rica, violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, occurs in Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government provides additional security resources ...
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By | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: ,

Security Alert: Heightened Middle East Tensions

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.  ...
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By | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: , , ,

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