A question for ExPats without Residency If the events of the last 16 months have taught us anything it is the cardinal rule: “Be Prepared”. I consider myself to be a good Girl Scout. I am the person you want to be on the quad ride with when
Great news for those wishing to travel to Costa Rica! In the ever changing times of Covid, Costa Rica has now announced that FULLY VACCINATED travelers are able to enter without purchasing the insurance previously required. This change goes into effect August 1st, 2021. How it works In order
So you are picking up and moving to Costa Rica and you are wondering "what about my fur family?". Good news! We have you covered. Let's review the process. There are two ways your pets can travel with you: via air with you in a carrier inside
Land borders were opened on April 5th, 2021. If you require a border run, you are able to now travel via land as well as air. Please note: If traveling to Nicaragua, they require a negative Covid test within three calendar days of arrival or within
People who enter the country as tourists and receive an entry stamp of fewer than 90 days and wish to extend their stay to complete a total of 90 days, must: Request an appointment to extend the tourist entry stamp by calling 1311 using a
Transportation has provided a summary of their latest decision pertaining to drivers’ licenses for tourists and people with applications in progress at the Immigration Department. The official resolution is expected to be published in the official Gazette soon. Be aware that the verbiage used is extremely
The Minister of Tourism Gustavo Segura announced today that the land borders will reopen starting April 5th, 2021. This means that land borders will now be opened to Residents, Nationals and Tourists. To enter the country people will be required to meet the entry requirements, depending
Per the announcement issued on the evening of March 1st, 2021, and confirmed by Immigration through Resolution DJUR-0031-03-2021-JM: for one final time, tourist entry stamps are extended. Immigration has confirmed that anyone who entered the country as a tourist from December 17th, 2019 onwards will
Last-minute change!! - This has now been confirmed by Resolution N° DJUR-0031-03-2021-JM published on March 3rd, 2021. Costa Rica’s Board of Tourism ICT has published on their Facebook page, followed by Immigration a last-minute announcement saying that entry stamps for tourists who entered the country between
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