Costa Rica has been perceived as a bastion of security and peace in Central America. This is confirmed by the Global Peace Index, a report that includes indicators as continuous conflicts, security, and militarization, holding the 32 global position for 2020, one higher than 2019, and in the first place
Expats who apply for one of the Immigration Categories featured in our Immigration Law receive, at the end of their immigration process, a local ID card. This local ID card is the DIMEX, Documento de Identidad Migratoria para Extranjeros generally referred to as cedula.People who receive their DIMEX card are allowed
Costa Ricas' Government announced an update regarding the measures to face COVID crisis. One of the most important is the extension of the land borders closure, which means tourists won't be allowed to enter the country via Nicaragua or Panama.Only nationals and residents are able to cross land borders with