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
On January 11th, 2021 Immigration issued their latest resolution regarding Residency processing, tourist entry stamps, appointments at Immigration, etc. You can read a summary here. They have been consistently publishing these resolutions since the COVID19 crisis began in March 2020.As you may recall, they started
As published by the President's Office yesterday, starting on November 1 and after the publication in the La Gaceta newspaper, foreigners who have an authorized legal stay under the immigration categories of permanent, temporary, special or non-resident residence subcategory stay, may enter the country by
Finally, all residents of the United States will be able to enter the country after approximately seven months of the border closure.The government, with the ICT as the main spokesperson for these changes in border matters, has progressively opened the borders for American citizens. This
General Information:Starting November 1st, 2020, Costa Rican has reopened its air borders.Anyone who wishes to enter will be obliged to meet the entry requirements, per their Immigration status.Everyone must comply with the entry requirements established, per category. If you do not comply with the entry
In a press conference from the President´s Office today at 1:00 PM local time, President Alvarado along with the Ministers of Health, Tourism and Planning, issued the measures to open the airports for international air travel to Costa Rica, as well as to measures to
Decree 42432-MGP-S extending the closure of our borders until August 01st, 2020 was published on June 30th, 2020.The Decree states that Costa Rican borders are closed until August 01st, 2020. The date may be extended if Authorities deem it necessary.Until our borders reopen, only Residents