Message for U.S. Citizens The Department of State is pleased to announce that U.S. Embassy San Jose will begin supporting online payment for DS-82 passport renewal fees. Qualified applicants will no longer need to make an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Beginning March 21, 2022, passport applicants wishing to pay for their DS-82 renewal ...
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By ramirezej | 22 March, 2022 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American Citizen Services, DS-82, Online Fee Payment, Passport Renewal, Pay.gov, U.S. Citizens
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica (22 December 2021) Event: Planned Protests – Thursday, December 23, 2021 The U.S. Embassy has received credible information from open-source social media platforms indicating that the Juventud Vanguardista Costa Rica is calling for the general public to protest against U.S. policies toward Cuba at the U.S. Embassy in San Jose on Thursday, ...
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By ramirezej | 23 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: acs, demonstrations, Planned Protests, U.S. Citizens
Subject: Alert:New CDC Requirements for Entry to the United States Beginning November 8, 2021 Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 October 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: New CDC requirements beginning November 8, 2021, that all airline passengers traveling to the United States must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in addition to ...
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By ramirezej | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CDC, Consular Outreach, COVID-19 test, negative COVID-19 test, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (15 October 2021) Event:Important Information on COVID-19 Testing Requirements Through October 31, 2021. Costa Rican Sanitary Measures and Driving Restrictions Through October 31, 2021. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel COVID 19 In Costa Rica: Costa Rica has confirmed 550,134 cases of COVID-19 as of ...
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By ramirezej | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Driving Restrictions, Sanitary Measures, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (30 September 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Important Information on COVID-19 Testing Requirements. Costa Rican Sanitary Measures and Driving Restrictions Through October 15. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. COVID 19 In Costa Rica: Costa Rica has confirmed 530,119 cases of COVID-19 as of September 30, 2021. 1,335 people are ...
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By castroja3 | 1 October, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (31 August 2021) Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Important Information on COVID-19 Testing Requirements. Costa Rican Sanitary Measures and Driving Restrictions Through September 30. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. COVID 19 In Costa Rica: Costa Rica has confirmed 461,145 cases of COVID-19 as of August 31, 2021. 1,154 ...
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By ramirezej | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. Expired passports cannot be used for travel outbound from the United States. Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Jose (May 25, 2021) If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be ...
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By ramirezej | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Media Reporting Sporadic Protests and Road Blocks Across Costa Rica. Government of Costa Rica Extends Nationwide COVID-19 Related Driving Restrictions. Please Read Entire Message. Travel Alert: Tuesday May 11, 2021 Nationwide protests: Costa Rican media outlets and social media sources are reporting that Rescate Nacional ...
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By ramirezej | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, Travel Advisory, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4 Do Not Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Nationwide Daily Driving Restrictions. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 April 2021 Costa Rica has confirmed 236,930 cases of COVID-19 as of April 26, 2021. 641 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, ...
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By ramirezej | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, Travel Advisory, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Nationwide Weekend Driving Restrictions. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (17 April 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 227,553 cases of COVID-19 as of April 16, 2021. 507 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 236 ...
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By ramirezej | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Charge D’Affaires, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Opening of Land Borders, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces COVID-19 Security Measures for April and Date for Opening of Land Borders. Entry and Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 March 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 215,178 cases of COVID-19 as of March ...
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By ramirezej | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Opening of Land Borders, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Costa Rica Extends Tourist Visa Validity Until June 2, 2021 With Proof of Purchase of COVID-19 Medical Insurance and Notification to Costa Rica’s Tourism Institute (ICT). PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (2 March 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 205,086 cases of ...
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By ramirezej | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on COVID-19 Restrictions for March 2021. Information on Entry and Exit requirements for Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (26 February 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 203,914 cases of COVID-19 as of February 26, 2021. 266 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 150 of them ...
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By ramirezej | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on COVID-19 Restrictions for February 2021. Information on Entry and Exit requirements for Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 January 2021) Costa Rica has confirmed 151,382 cases of COVID-19 as of January 28, 2021. 441 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 175 ...
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By ramirezej | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older ...
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By ramirezej | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Health Alert, travel alert, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: IInformation on COVID-19 Restrictions for December 31-January 31. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (23 December 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 161,942 cases of COVID-19 as of December 23, 2020. 634 people are hospitalized with ...
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By U.S. Embassy San Jose | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, Consular Outreach, Reopening, travel alert, U.S. Citizens
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (19 November 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 127,012 cases of COVID-19 since March 2, 2020. U.S. citizens from all 50 U.S. States and Washington, ...
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By ramirezej | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 November 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 118,566 cases of COVID-19 as of November 10, 2020. U.S. citizens from all 50 U.S. States and Washington, ...
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By ramirezej | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 3 Reconsider Travel Event: Information on Current COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in November. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (22 October 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 100,616 cases of COVID-19 as of October 22, 2020. Costa Rica’s Ministry of ...
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By ramirezej | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, jetblue, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Message for U.S. Citizens: Limited Appointments for Routine Services Now Available Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (1 October 2020) Event: Effective October 1, the American Citizen Services division of the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica will open a LIMITED NUMBER of appointments for ...
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By ramirezej | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on October COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in October. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE.. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 74,604 cases of COVID-19 as of September 29, 2020. Costa Rica’s National Emergency ...
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By ramirezej | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Commercial Flights in September. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (23 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 68,059 cases of COVID-19 as of September 23, 2020. From September ...
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By ramirezej | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE.. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (16 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 59,516 cases of Corona virus as of September 16, ...
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By ramirezej | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 52,549 cases of Corona virus as of September 10, ...
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By ramirezej | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Delta airline, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, Spirit Airline, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (1 September 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 42,184 cases of Corona virus as of September 1, ...
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By ramirezej | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Information on September COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Revised Requirements for Entry into Costa Rica and Repatriation Flights in September PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (29 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 38,485 cases of Corona virus as of August 29, ...
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By ramirezej | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Updated Information on Entry Requirements from U.S. Citizens and Holders of Temporary and Permanent Residency in Costa Rica. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAG Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (24 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 34,463 cases of Corona virus as of August 24, ...
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By ramirezej | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: New Commercial Repatriaion Flights Announced. Information on Current COVID-19 Related Restrictions. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (18 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 29,643 cases of Corona virus as of August 18, 2020. The Ministry of Health has announced gradual ...
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By ramirezej | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, American Airlines, CBP, Consular Outreach, Reopening, REPATRIATION FLIGHTS, spirit, travel alert, U.S. Citizens, united airline
Location: Costa Rica — Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: Costa Rica Announces Changes to Closed Phase of COVID-19 Restrictions. Information on Current Restrictions and Repatriation Flights. PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE. Travel Alert: U.S. Embassy San Jose (10 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 23,872 cases of Corona virus as of August 10 , 2020. ...
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By ramirezej | 10 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 (7 August 2020) Costa Rica has confirmed 22,081 cases of Corona virus as of August ...
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By ramirezej | 7 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
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
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 ramirezej | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: acs, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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
