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
There have not been changes regarding the March 2nd, 2021, deadline for the tourist visas extension. In an effort to clarify questions related to the extension we have compiled this review.If You Have Benefited From The March 2 Extension: You cannot extend your stay further
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
Whilst Immigration officially announced on March 3rd, 2021 that tourist entry stamps have been extended until June 1st, 2021, there is a process to follow if you wish to file for Residency or any of the other available Immigration categories such as Estancia or Special
Many of you may already know this, however, it is always important to remember that an essential requirement when applying for Residency in Costa Rica is to have legal status in the country. That means that your entry stamp, received at the port of entry,
I hear this question on a regular basis. I hear it so much, that I am going to start charging $100 for each time I am asked this question.Am I required to stay 72 hours out of the country prior to reentering? The answer is
Starting September 26, the Immigration Department (DGME) will implement a pilot plan at the national level that consists of systematizing the Entry and Exit Card (TIE), improving the current entry and exit process. We are moving from the use of a physical Entry and Exit
In the US Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson stated that we (the people) have certain unalienable rights, such as Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I do not want to elaborate into what were considered people at that time, but just to make my