MOPT: New grace period for people with DIMEX cards and Costa Rican nationals who hold a foreign driver's license. This extension does not apply to tourists or people with applications in progress. The announcement pertaining to tourists is expected in the upcoming days. The MOPT
This article has been impacted by Resolution N° DJUR-0031-03-2021-JM announcing the extension of entry stamps for people who entered the country from December 18th, 2019 onwards until June 01st, 2021. We are working with Transportation to extend driving privileges until then. A lot has been said
The question regarding the driver's license extension has been answered. In July 2020, MOPT issued a Circular confirming that if you entered the country as a tourist after December 17, 2019, you can legally drive using a foreign driver’s license until November 18, 2020. Just nine
Regarding driver’s license renewal, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation has announced that the validity period for driver’s licenses will be extended, as explained in the link below: To request a license renewal appointment, go to: https://servicios.educacionvial.go.cr/Formularios/SolicitarCitaTramite Upon fulfilling the required information, you must enter the
It has been challenging to keep up with all the rules pertaining to driver’s licenses and driving restrictions during COVID. The rules are constantly changing, and it seems that not even the Police know what is going on. So perhaps a little summary of the frequently
We received an inquiry from Rob Evans, who happens to manage a Facebook Group called Costa Rica by Bus. In his group, someone inquired whether it is possible to bring service dogs into public transportation such as buses, taxis, or ferries. While transit law does not allow