Update for tourists and residents coming into Costa Rica

  As of September 1, tourists from authorized  US states and countries  wishing to enter Costa Rica must 

1. complete a digital epidemiological health pass

2. obtain a negative PCR-RT coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of their departure 

3. purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses due to COVID-19.  

U.S. tourists must be able to provide valid driver’s license or State ID card showing that that  live in an authorized states.   Accompanying minors are not required to have a driver's license. 

 

 Permanent/Temporary Residents of Costa Rica may enter the country via air regardless of where they are coming from but must present the following documentation: 

1) Passport, 

2) Valid DIMEX, 

3) evidence Caja payments are up to date for each person, and 

4) a completed Health Pass (Pase de Salud).  

New Information! 

Residency holders who are behind  on Caja payments will still be allowed to enter Costa Rica but must  become current  within 22 days.  Residency holders who are not up to date on Caja payments must also present proof of insurance to cover COVID-19 related hospital and lodging expenses for 22 days.  

Costa Rican Permanent/Temporary Residents and Costa Rican citizens must complete a 14-day quarantine.   But quarantine will not be required if 

1) arriving from one of a list of authorized countries or U.S. States

2) have proof of stay for the past 14 days in that country or U.S. state 

AND 

3) carry a negative COVID-19 test (PCR-RT) taken no more than 72 hours before their flight to Costa Rica.  

 

The Costa Rica Directorate of Migration has announced that tourists who entered the country after December 17, 2019 have been granted an extension of stay until November 18, 2020.  The grace period for drivers who are in the country as tourists has also been extended until November 18, 2020.  Tourists must carry their passport and foreign driver's license when driving. 

 

As of September 9, face coverings are mandatory in all indoor settings except when eating, while alone, or in a private home.   Face shields can continue to be worn, but only if a face covering is worn underneath.  Face coverings are also required at bus stops and aboard all forms of public transportation.  

(Source: US Embassy Alert September 9th, 2020)