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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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
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 ...
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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
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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By ramirezej | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Golfito, U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By ramirezej | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Golfito, 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
