COVID

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements COVID-19

Updated February 25, 2022 – Costa Rica is open to all international tourists.

Covid tests are NOT required
Proof of vaccination is NOT required
Starting April 1, 2022 there are no COVID-related entry requirements. No proof of vaccination, no travel insurance, and no Health Pass is required.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER COSTA RICA UP TO MARCH 31, 2022:

Fill out the electronic epidemiological HEALTH PASS form, available at https://salud.go.cr

Traveler’s Medical Insurance - Vaccinated travelers are exempt from purchasing travel insurance. You must show proof of vaccination.
- The best international insurance* we've found is through Tarwick International
- *For other international insurance policies, tourists must request a certification from their insurance company, issued in English or Spanish, verifying at least the following three conditions: policy must explicitly mention coverage for COVID.
  - Effectiveness of the policy for the duration of the visit to Costa Rica.
  - Guaranteed coverage of medical expenses in the event of becoming ill with the pandemic COVID-19 virus while in Costa Rica, for at least USD $50,000 (fifty thousand United States Dollars).
  - Includes minimum coverage of USD $2,000 for lodging expenses issued as a result of the pandemic.
  - Passengers who fail to comply with these requirements may not enter the country.
- Purchase through Costa Rica providers - National Insurance Institute (INS - Instituto Nacional de Seguros) https://www.grupoins.com/seguros-para-viajero/seguro-viajero-ingreso-costa-rica/, Sagicor www.sagicor.cr/seguro_para_turistas/, or Blue Cross Blue Sheild www.bluecrossblueshieldcr.com/rod

All travelers returning to the United States (including citizens) must obtain a negative test for re-entry. As ofJanuary 2022:

ALL travelers regardless of vaccination status must show proof of a negative Covid test (antigen or PCR) taken within 1 day of departure.

SJO and LIBERIA airports are offering on-site COVID testing. The antigen test results satisfy the requirements for the US, but if you are traveling to a country that requires PCR results you will need to make testing arrangements accordingly.

A return flight ticket is needed when entering Costa Rica. The immigration officer will ask for it upon your arrival. It is advisable to make a photocopy or take a picture of your passport with the entry stamp to carry at all times during your stay.

Your country of origin determines the number of days available to stay in Costa Rica as a tourist.
In some cases, the Immigration official may request you show economic solvency for your stay in the country.
Even with a 90-day tourist visa, the immigration official determines the duration of your stay as allowed by your passport.

Visitors to Costa Rica must have a valid passport as well as proof of their intent to exit the country before their visa or entry stamp expires, usually within 90 days.

All non-resident travelers must possess a return ticket or a ticket as proof of when they intend to exit the country, commonly referred to as an outbound exit or onward ticket. An onward ticket is required of non-residents who are: