Security Alert: U.S. Embassy, San Jose, Costa Rica (March 1, 2023) Location: San Jose and generally in Costa Rica. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica advises U.S. citizens of increasing levels of crime, particularly violent crime, in Costa Rica and specifically San Jose. For this reason, the Embassy would like to remind you of ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 911, CRIME IN COSTA RICA, Emergency Services at 911, Message for U.S. Citizens, OIJ, Organismo de Investigacion Judicial, safety, Security Alert, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP
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 ...
Read More» 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
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 13 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, Federal Post Card Application, Federal Voting Assistance Program, FVAP.gov, Message for U.S. Citizens, or citizens, Registering to Vote, Voting overseas
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 | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, Federal Voting Assistance Program, FVAP.gov, Message for U.S. Citizens, or citizens, Registering to Vote, Voting overseas
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack ...
Read More» By ramirezej | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: al- Qa’ida, al-Zawahiri’s death, anti-American violence, attack U.S. facilities, Message for U.S. Citizens, or citizens, personnel, terrorist, Worldwide Caution
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: Worldwide Event: Passport Fee Increase Effective December 27, 2021 Effective December 27, 2021, the passport security surcharge will increase from $60 to $80 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-82 form or the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who apply after reporting their previous passport lost ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 17 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: DS-82, Message for U.S. Citizens, passport, security-related costs for processing passports
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 U.S. Embassy San Jose | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020 U.S. Elections, Elections, Federal Post Card Application, FPCA, Message for U.S. Citizens
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
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
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 ...
Read More» 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
