Starting October 1, 2024, the Patronato Nacional de la Infancia (the governmental entity in charge of safeguarding children's rights) in Costa Rica will no longer issue Travel Permits for Minors...

The Costa Rican General Immigration Directorate's website is temporarily down as a preventive measure due to cybersecurity breaches, with no clear date for resolution.

Costa Rica removed the requirement for nationals and residents to obtain an entry stamp upon leaving the country.

The guarantee deposits required for foreign nationals has significantly increased in Costa Rica.

The government of Costa Rica has approved a law effective immediately that eliminates restrictions for foreign nationals to obtain driver's licenses during their first three months...

On 1 April 2022, the government of Costa Rica lifted its COVID-19 related entrance measures. As a result, travelers are no longer required to complete a Health Pass form...

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has published a resolution that, once effective, will update the list of countries designated as high risk for yellow fever...

Costa Rica reduced the period of stay for visa-exempt nationals traveling for the purpose of business or tourism.

On October 6, Costa Rican immigration authorities closed photo DIMEX appointments for new and renewal applications for the rest of 2022, effective immediately.

Until at least June 15th, 2020, Costa Rica will deny entry to tourist and non-resident foreigners the public security ministry announced Thursday. The restriction applies to the countries ports of entry via land, air, or sea.

A new visa for ‘digital nomads' will be available to remote workers who can obtain a permit for up to one year, which would be extendable for an additional year.

The validity of documents, such as police clearance certificates, marriage certificates, and birth certificates will be valid until September 18, 2020, even if they have since expired during the pandemic.

The government of Costa Rica announced that it would cancel residency card photo appointments until 2023 due to material shortages

The government announced February 11, 2025 as the implementation date for the yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement.

Effective November 1st, Costa Rica will open its borders, however, the following requirements must be met upon entering:

On July 5, 2021 President Carlos Alvarado Quesada signed an amendment to Immigration Law 9996. The amendment relaxes minimum requirements for capital investment and retirees living in Costa Rica.

The companies wishing to participate in this program must be up to date with their tax and social obligations, as well as registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration

Costa Rica has announced entry restrictions for tourists until April 12, 2020 and a moratorium on new residency applications until May 17, 2020 on account of COVID-19.

Personnel of international means of transport of passengers and merchandise.

The Costa Rican General Immigration Directorate has announced a significant increase of the security deposit amounts that foreign