COVID-19 Information Last updated: 12/08/2020 Country-Specific Information: Costa Rica has a total of 147,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March 2, 2020. 619 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and 230 patients are in intensive care. 1,846 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded and 105,686 people have been cleared as recovered; however this figure typically lags …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» Travel Advisory: Costa Rica–Level 3 Reconsider Travel Location: Costa Rica (14 October 2020) 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. Costa Rica has lifted stay at home orders and resumed some transportation options and business operations. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for …
Read More» Security Alert: Protests Continue Across Costa Rica Location: Costa Rica (9 October 2020) Event: Continued Nationwide Protests Costa Rican media and other open source and social media sites continue to publish information indicating numerous and sporadic protests will continue throughout Costa Rica for the foreseeable future. Sources indicate the demonstrations are meant to protest government measures …
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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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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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Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting …
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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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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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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Press Release The U.S. Embassy in San José can help U.S citizens request an absentee ballot and send it to their election office in the United States U.S. citizens living in Costa Rica can vote in the U.S. general election on November 3 by requesting an absentee ballot and sending it …
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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» Location: Escazu, San Jose Events: Temporary Suspension of Municipal Police Services in Escazu (San Jose). August 12, 2020 Embassy contacts have confirmed the Policia Municipalidad Escazu (Escazu Municipal Police or PME, which is the largest police force in Escazu) has temporarily suspended public services after staff tested positive for COVID-19. PME officials have reported that all …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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If I live outside the United States and not in a U.S. Territory, how and when will I get my economic impact payment (EIP)? Social Security beneficiaries with a foreign address whose monthly benefit is deposited in a foreign bank will receive their EIP by paper check in the mail, because the IRS does not …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Location: Costa Rica – Level 4: Do Not Travel Event: United Airlines has resumed limited commercial service between San Jose and the United States through May 15. For more information, please visit their website at www.united.com . For the latest status of the San Jose airport and a list …
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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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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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The period of legal permanence authorized for foreign persons under the migratory subcategory of Tourism who entered the country after December 17, is extended until May 17, 2020. The Immigration Administration will also limit in-person operations through May 17 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Documents that would have expired during that …
Read More» San Jose, Costa Rica March 6, 2020 Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 6, 2020, the Costa Rican Ministry of Health identified one case of COVID-19 in an American Citizen …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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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San José, September 18, 2018 Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce two upcoming Consular events – routine Consular services for U.S. citizens in and Uvita and a Town Hall event in Perez Zeledon. Our Consular staff will be on hand to provide the below services in Uvita and to answer any questions. To RSVP for passport renewals, notary …
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San José, September 18, 2018 Local and social media report that last week’s demonstrations against the host government’s fiscal plan likely will continue this week throughout Costa Rica, and particularly in San Jose. Protesters may express their opposition by interrupting government services, creating traffic jams, and disrupting local commerce. This may occur with little or …
Read More» San José, September 7, 2018 Local media report that Costa Rican unions are planning to strike starting on Monday, September 10, in downtown San Jose. Strikes will continue throughout the week. Protestors may express their opposition to the new fiscal plan being discussed in National Assembly by shutting down certain government services and creating traffic jams …
Read More» Location: Nicaragua and its border areas Event: Roadblocks are present throughout Nicaragua, including the border crossings with Costa Rica, making overland travel unpredictable; road travel is even more dangerous after dark, when the likelihood of violence at roadblocks, and other crime, increases. Nicaraguan authorities may deny entry to travelers attempting to cross into Nicaragua via …
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Coming to Costa Rica soon? Follow the below tips and exercise caution and good judgment to make your stay a pleasant and safe one. Know Your Environment Costa Rica lies in an active seismic zone; small earthquakes are commonplace and authorities sometime limit access to national parks near active volcanoes for safety. During the rainy …
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Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To …
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On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace the formally used Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel …
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